Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway
FairConverse County, Wyoming · Douglas - Reno JCT · Structure no. DIP
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 274 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,731
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,731 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,423 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway carry?
About 1,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 59 over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.