Wyo 59 over North Platte River
GoodConverse County, Wyoming · Douglas Bypass · Structure no. FDB
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 480 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 59 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over North Platte River in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,320 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,848 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 59 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 59 over North Platte River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 59 over North Platte River carry?
About 6,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 59 over North Platte River?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 59 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.