Wyo 259 over Salt Creek
FairNatrona County, Wyoming · JCT I-25 - Midwest · Structure no. LDB
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,919
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 259 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 259 over Salt Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,919 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,487 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 259 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 259 over Salt 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 259 over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 259 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 259 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.