Wyo 59 over Elk Creek
GoodCampbell County, Wyoming · Gillette - Mont Line · Structure no. MZK
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 59 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over Elk Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 59 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 59 over Elk 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 59 over Elk Creek carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 59 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 59 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.