Wyo 59 over Horse Creek
FairCampbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Montan Line · Structure no. MPS
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 996
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 59 over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over Horse Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 59 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 59 over Horse 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 59 over Horse Creek carry?
About 996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 59 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 59 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.