88th Ave over Lost Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 1.3 MI E of Schumaker RD · Structure no. ADA088-31.0N138
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 856
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
88th Ave over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 88th Ave over Lost Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 88th Ave over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is 88th Ave over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?
About 856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 88th Ave over Lost Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 88th Ave over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.