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Flathead River Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Flathead River Bridge

Also known as Red Bridge

On the National Register since 201016 years
Steel truss bridge (Pennsylvania)Listed 2010Columbia Falls
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About Flathead River Bridge

Flathead River Bridge, at South end of 4th Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 17, 2010. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the local level. It was listed as part of Montana's Historic Steel Truss Bridges. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isHistoric road bridge in Columbia Falls, Montana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 69 MB · National Archives↗
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South end of 4th Ave., Columbia Falls

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Flathead River Bridge

Is Flathead River Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 17, 2010 (Register number 10000183).

Is Flathead River Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Montana has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lake McDonald Lodge, 22.5 miles away.

Can you visit Flathead River Bridge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Flathead River Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 69 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71974845 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.