Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek
GoodCampbell County, Wyoming · 5 MI East of Gillette · Structure no. LIZ
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,961
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,145 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek carry?
About 2,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 51 over Donkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.