Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek
FairPosted for loadCampbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Moorcroft · Structure no. BGE
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,326
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek carry?
About 1,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.