SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of JCT US285 · Structure no. F-16-BC
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,420 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 88 Ml over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns SH 88 Ml over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.