Wyo 59 over Olmstead Draw
FairPosted for loadCampbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Mont Line · Structure no. CHL
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 59 over Olmstead Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 59 over Olmstead Draw in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 544 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 59 over Olmstead Draw built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 59 over Olmstead 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 59 over Olmstead Draw carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 59 over Olmstead Draw?
The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 59 over Olmstead Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.