88th Avenue over South Platte River
PoorAdams County, Colorado · 1.36 MI W of I-76 · Structure no. THN-088CLD-PLR
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,590
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
88th Avenue over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 88th Avenue over South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,267 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 67 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Avenue over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 88th Avenue over South Platte River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 88th Avenue over South Platte River carry?
About 25,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 88th Avenue over South Platte River?
The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns 88th Avenue over South Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.