US Bridges

88th Avenue over Second Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · .6 MI W of Tower Road · Structure no. COMC-19-0.5-01

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

88th Avenue over Second Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 88th Avenue over Second Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries88th Avenue
CrossesSecond Creek
Location.6 MI W of Tower Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.85632, -104.78365
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 88th Avenue over Second Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 88th Avenue over Second Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 88th Avenue over Second Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 88th Avenue over Second Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 88th Avenue over Second Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.