US Bridges

Wyo 59 over Box Creek

Fair

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

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,823
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over Box Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over Box Creek 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 2,823 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,952 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesBox Creek
LocationDouglas - Reno JCT
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.10534, -105.26119
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 59 over Box Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over Box 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 59 over Box Creek carry?

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

How long is Wyo 59 over Box Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 59 over Box Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.