Hardy Bridge, Historic bridge near Cascade, Montana.
Description
Hardy Bridge is a steel structure that crosses the Missouri River using three truss spans and features a flat concrete deck. The bridge provides a direct crossing for vehicles between the riverbanks.
History
The bridge was built in 1931 during Montana's period of automobile-driven infrastructure expansion. It became part of the transportation routes that connected communities across the state during the early automotive era.
Culture
The structure takes its name from the former Hardy settlement, which developed near Pine Island Rapids as a transportation hub in central Montana.
Practical
The bridge serves as a road crossing and is accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians year-round. You can walk or drive across to view the structure and its river setting.
Did you know?
The builders sourced structural materials from different suppliers across the country to construct the crossing. This multi-source approach reflects how regional infrastructure projects drew on resources from various parts of the United States.
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