US Bridges

Wyo 59 over Dilts Hollow

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · Conv Co-Douglas-Wright · Structure no. HUW

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,731
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over Dilts Hollow is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 59 over Dilts Hollow in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesDilts Hollow
LocationConv Co-Douglas-Wright
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.32817, -105.35276
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,731 (2024)
Projected traffic2,423 by 2043
Trucks35%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 59 over Dilts Hollow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over Dilts Hollow 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 Dilts Hollow carry?

About 1,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 59 over Dilts Hollow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Wyo 59 over Dilts Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.