US Bridges

Wyo 59 over Spring Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · Douglas - Reno JCT · Structure no. DIR

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,898
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over Spring Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,898 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,057 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationDouglas - Reno JCT
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.50673, -105.44755
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,898 (2024)
Projected traffic4,057 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 59 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 2,898 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 59 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 59 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.