US Bridges

Wyo 59 over S Fork Cheyenne River

Fair

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

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,731
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 59 over S Fork Cheyenne River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 59 over S Fork Cheyenne River in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 59
CrossesS Fork Cheyenne River
LocationDouglas-Reno JCT
RouteState Highway 59
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.31581, -105.35149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 S Fork Cheyenne River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 59 over S Fork Cheyenne River 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 S Fork Cheyenne River carry?

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

How long is Wyo 59 over S Fork Cheyenne River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 59 over S Fork Cheyenne River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.