Wyo 51 over Dry Donkey Creek
FairCampbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Moorcroft · Structure no. DHF
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,455
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 51 over Dry Donkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 51 over Dry Donkey Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 51 over Dry Donkey Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 51 over Dry 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 51 over Dry Donkey Creek carry?
About 1,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 51 over Dry Donkey Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 51 over Dry Donkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.