US Bridges

Wyo 59 over Homestead Trickle

Good

Campbell County, Wyoming · P-43 Gillette St/Douglas · Structure no. MBF

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over Homestead Trickle is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 59 over Homestead Trickle in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 18,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,410 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesHomestead Trickle
LocationP-43 Gillette St/Douglas
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.2721, -105.49408
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,150 (2024)
Projected traffic25,410 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 59 over Homestead Trickle built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over Homestead Trickle 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 59 over Homestead Trickle carry?

About 18,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 59 over Homestead Trickle?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wyo 59 over Homestead Trickle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.