E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa Creek
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Wolf Creek RD · Structure no. ADA088-37.1N156
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 532
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns E 88th Ave | Irond over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.