88th Ave over Box Elder Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Hudson Road · Structure no. ADA088-023.3112
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
88th Ave over Box Elder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 88th Ave over Box Elder Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 88th Ave over Box Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 88th Ave over Box Elder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does 88th Ave over Box Elder Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 88th Ave over Box Elder Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 88th Ave over Box Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.