Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Overview

The Bundy Bridge is the first riveted truss bridge built in Montana. Today it is preserved as a pedestrian bridge next to the new Bundy Bridge about 300 yards north west of Pompey's Pillar National Monument.

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North Portal

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Truss and Railing Details

If you look closely you can see Pompey's Pillar in the center of the photo through the trees.

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Two Monuments

Pompey's Pillar on the left, Bundy Bridge on the Right

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Facts

Overview: Warren through truss bridge over Yellowstone River on Bundy Road at Pompey's Pillar National Monument
Location: Pompey's Pillar National Monument, Yellowstone County, Montana
Status: Open to pedestrians
History: Built 1915
Builder: - Security Bridge Co.
Design: Warren through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 190 ft.
Total length: 650 ft.
Deck width: 15.5 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.2 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +45.99731, -108.00897 (decimal degrees)
45°59'50" N, 108°00'32" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 36390 (Bridgehunter.com ID)