Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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The Theodore Roosevelt Expressway (also known as the National Highway System High Priority Corridor 58), is made up of several existing highways between Rapid City, South Dakota and the Port of Raymond between Saskatchewan
and Montana
. It is the northern third of the Ports to Plains Alliance. The corridor is approximately 445 miles (716 km) long with the majority of the highway two lanes. Congress designated the route as one of 80 National Highway System high-priority corridors in 2005. The designation did not create new design standards or create new eligibility for any additional Federal funding.
The route begins in Rapid City
, South Dakota
and runs north on U.S. Route 85
to Williston
, North Dakota
. From Williston, the route turns west on U.S. Route 2
to Culbertson
, Montana
where it turn north on Montana Highway 16 to the international border
with Canada
at Raymond, Montana
. The expressway takes its name from former President of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt
.
from Rapid City west through Sturgis
en route to Spearfish
where it turns north onto U.S. 85. The route then continues in a northerly direction through Belle Fourche
, Redig
, Buffalo
and Ludlow
en route to the North Dakota state line.
, Amidon
, Belfield
(where it intersects Interstate 94
), Fairfield
, Grassy Butte
, Watford City
and Alexander
before its junction with U.S. 2 just west of Williston
. The route then parallels U.S. 2 to the Montana state line.
en route to Culbertson
. In Culbertson the route turns north along Montana Highway 16 through Froid
, Medicine Lake
, Antelope
, Plentywood
and Raymond
before ending at the Port of Raymond.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
and Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
. It is the northern third of the Ports to Plains Alliance. The corridor is approximately 445 miles (716 km) long with the majority of the highway two lanes. Congress designated the route as one of 80 National Highway System high-priority corridors in 2005. The designation did not create new design standards or create new eligibility for any additional Federal funding.
The route begins in Rapid City
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid...
, South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
and runs north on U.S. Route 85
U.S. Route 85
U.S. Route 85 is a north–south United States highway that runs for in the Mountain - Northern Plains states of the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at the United States-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, connecting with Mexican Federal Highway 45...
to Williston
Williston, North Dakota
-Demographics:Preliminary data from a 2010 housing study indicates that population has grown by nearly 22 percent over the past decade; the actual increase might be much higher. Williston is in western North Dakota's booming oil patch, and adequate, affordable housing has become a concern. The...
, North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
. From Williston, the route turns west on U.S. Route 2
U.S. Route 2
U.S. Route 2 is an east–west U.S. Highway spanning across the northern continental United States. US 2 consists of two segments connected by various roadways in southern Canada...
to Culbertson
Culbertson, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 716 people, 295 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,213.7 people per square mile . There were 356 housing units at an average density of 603.5 per square mile...
, Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
where it turn north on Montana Highway 16 to the international border
International Border
The India–Pakistan Border , known locally as the International Border , is the international boundary between India and Pakistan that demarcates the Indian states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat from the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Sindh. Pakistan borders India in the east. The border...
with Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
at Raymond, Montana
Raymond, Montana
Raymond is an unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Montana, United States, north of Plentywood....
. The expressway takes its name from former President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
.
South Dakota
Through South Dakota, the route runs 160 miles (257 km) from Rapid City to the North Dakota state line. The route runs concurrent with Interstate 90Interstate 90 in South Dakota
In the U.S. state of South Dakota, Interstate 90 traverses east–west through the southern half of the state.-Route description:Interstate 90 enters South Dakota in Lawrence County as a four lane divided highway. It enters concurrently with U.S. Route 14, and passes through the town of...
from Rapid City west through Sturgis
Sturgis, South Dakota
Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,627 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Meade County. Sturgis is famous for being the location of one of the largest annual motorcycle events in the world, which is held annually on the first full week...
en route to Spearfish
Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota,United States. The population was 10,494 at the 2010 census.- History :Prior to the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1876, the area was used by Native Americans who would spear fish in the creek...
where it turns north onto U.S. 85. The route then continues in a northerly direction through Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which are land and is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,565 people, 1,854 households, and 1,186 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,446.9 people per square mile...
, Redig
Redig, South Dakota
Redig is an unincorporated community in Harding County, South Dakota, United States. Although not tracked by the Census Bureau, Redig has been assigned the ZIP code of 57776....
, Buffalo
Buffalo, South Dakota
Buffalo is a town in Harding County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 330 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Harding County.-History:Buffalo was established in 1909...
and Ludlow
Ludlow, South Dakota
Ludlow is an unincorporated rural hamlet in rural northern Harding County, South Dakota, United States. It is located on Federal Highway 85 about 12 miles north of Buffalo, the Harding County seat, and 6 miles south of the North Dakota border. Although not tracked by the Census Bureau, Ludlow has...
en route to the North Dakota state line.
North Dakota
Through North Dakota, the route runs 197 miles (317 km) from the South Dakota state line to the Montana state line. After crossing the state line, the highway continues north along U.S. 85 through BowmanBowman, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,600 people, 702 households, and 419 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,227.8 people per square mile . There were 799 housing units at an average density of 613.2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.12% White, 0.12%...
, Amidon
Amidon, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 14 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 41.2 people per square mile . There were 17 housing units at an average density of 26.9 per square mile...
, Belfield
Belfield, North Dakota
As of the 2000 Census, there were 866 people, 355 households, and 235 families residing in the city. The population density was 799.8 people per square mile . There were 439 housing units at an average density of 405.4 per square mile...
(where it intersects Interstate 94
Interstate 94 in North Dakota
In the U.S. state of North Dakota, Interstate 94 runs east–west through the central portion of the state.-Route description:The route enters from North Dakota at Beach and immediately heads east, passing Dickinson, Bismarck and Jamestown before entering Fargo and finally exiting the state.The...
), Fairfield
Fairfield, North Dakota
Fairfield is an unincorporated community in northeastern Billings County, North Dakota, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 85 northwest of the city of Medora, the county seat of Billings County. Its elevation is 2,756 feet...
, Grassy Butte
Grassy Butte, North Dakota
Grassy Butte is an unincorporated community in southeastern McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 85 south of the city of Watford City, the county seat of McKenzie County. Its elevation is 2,661 feet...
, Watford City
Watford City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,435 people, 619 households, and 378 families residing in the city. The population density was 964.8 people per square mile . There were 790 housing units at an average density of 531.2 per square mile...
and Alexander
Alexander, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 217 people, 87 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 150.6 people per square mile . There were 106 housing units at an average density of 73.6 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 93.55% White, 5.99% Native...
before its junction with U.S. 2 just west of Williston
Williston, North Dakota
-Demographics:Preliminary data from a 2010 housing study indicates that population has grown by nearly 22 percent over the past decade; the actual increase might be much higher. Williston is in western North Dakota's booming oil patch, and adequate, affordable housing has become a concern. The...
. The route then parallels U.S. 2 to the Montana state line.
Montana
Through Montana, the route runs 88 miles (142 km) from the North Dakota state line to the Canadian border. After crossing the state line, the route continues west along U.S. 2 through BainvilleBainville, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 153 people, 72 households, and 43 families residing in the town. The population density was 147.9 people per square mile . There were 83 housing units at an average density of 80.2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the town was 89.54% White, 5.23% Native...
en route to Culbertson
Culbertson, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 716 people, 295 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,213.7 people per square mile . There were 356 housing units at an average density of 603.5 per square mile...
. In Culbertson the route turns north along Montana Highway 16 through Froid
Froid, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 195 people, 97 households, and 51 families residing in the town. The population density was 688.1 people per square mile . There were 122 housing units at an average density of 430.5 per square mile . The racial makeup of the town was 90.77% White, 5.64% Native...
, Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 120 households, and 72 families residing in the town. The population density was 658.8 people per square mile . There were 165 housing units at an average density of 404.1 per square mile...
, Antelope
Antelope, Montana
Antelope is a census-designated place in Sheridan County, Montana, United States. The population was 51 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Antelope is located at ....
, Plentywood
Plentywood, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,061 people, 857 households, and 522 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,756.1 people per square mile . There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 869.1 per square mile...
and Raymond
Raymond, Montana
Raymond is an unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Montana, United States, north of Plentywood....
before ending at the Port of Raymond.
External links
- Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
- TRED Study from the Montana DOT