Wyo 51 over BNSF Railway
FairCampbell County, Wyoming · Gillette-Moorcroft · Structure no. LIM
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 385 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,326
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 51 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 51 over BNSF Railway in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 51 over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 51 over BNSF Railway 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 BNSF Railway carry?
About 1,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 51 over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 51 over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.