Wyo 59 over Caballo Creek
FairCampbell County, Wyoming · Reno JCT - Gillette · Structure no. CXP
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,689
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 59 over Caballo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over Caballo Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 5,689 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,965 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 59 over Caballo Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 59 over Caballo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 59 over Caballo Creek carry?
About 5,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 59 over Caballo Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 59 over Caballo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.