Montana Secondary Highway 249, MT-287 to US-287

 

AMP: 0

Location: S-249 and MT-287, Madison Cty

No reassurance shield as 249 begins.

AMP: 7

Location: S-249 and Gravelly Range Rd, Madison Cty

Seven miles later, we’ll want to stay straight for the Varney Bridge, one of Montana’s very best bridges. Keep right to head down NF-290 towards the forest boundary.

AMP: 7

Location: Varney Bridge Rd and Gravelly Range Rd, Madison Cty

No reassurance shield after the turn. This actually isn’t the Varney Bridge, but it’s another pretty nice bridge.

AMP: 7

Location: Varney Bridge Rd at the Varney Bridge, Madison Cty

Half a mile later, we’ll approach the Varney Bridge, unfortunately defaced by the Senior Class of 2015

AMP: 7

Location: Varney Bridge Rd at Varney Bridge, Madison Cty

The Varney Bridge from the side. This gorgeous old truss was built in 1897, but is likely to be replaced in 2016. Fortunately, the replacement is slated to at least be a new truss to preserve the historic character.

AMP: 11

Location: Varney Bridge Rd and US 287, Madison Cty

A couple miles later, we’ll approach US 287. Turn right for 287 south and left for 287 north.

S to MT-87, N to MT-287

S to US-287, N to S-357