montana highway short state maintained highway located southwestern region state montana highway miles long connects interstate passing mainly rural mining areas designated portions highway existed location route description begins intersection lane paved road highway proceeds northeastward rural mining land short distance intersecting roadway continues northeast running parallel short distance highway passes small created mining road proceeds northeastward rural mining land slightly bending eastward highway continues slight northeastward direction near town crossing highway proceeds eastern terminus intersection interstate frontage road near exit average daily traffic count vehicles trucks portion highway listed national_highway_system network roads important country economy defense mobility history short stretch near existed short dirt connector road existed near location route paved connected route officially designated miles reconstructed current route renumbered segments redesignated improved final miles highway reconstructed worked major junctions entire route
Montana Highway 48