The Maclay Bridge Available for Adoption

The Montana Department of Transportation is planning to construct a new bridge over the Bitterroot River on South Avenue, west of Missoula. Construction is tentatively planned for 2026. As a result, the Maclay Bridge will no longer be used for vehicular traffic. Missoula County will not retain ownership of the bridge. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the bridge is available for adoption by public or private entities under MDT’s Historic Bridge Adoption program. Adopters must maintain the bridge as a historic structure for 10 years and submit required materials by Dec. 16, 2024. Further details can be found on MDT’s website.