US Bridges

Wyo 59 over Antelope Creek

Good

Converse County, Wyoming · Douglas - Reno JCT · Structure no. CFS

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,823
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over Antelope Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over Antelope Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,823 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,952 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesAntelope Creek
LocationDouglas - Reno JCT
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.83055, -105.3153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,823 (2024)
Projected traffic3,952 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 59 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over Antelope 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 59 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 2,823 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 59 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 59 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.