US Bridges

Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Mont Line · Structure no. CHK

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 544 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationGillette - Mont Line
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.82432, -105.37171
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2024)
Projected traffic762 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 59 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.