SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · In Littleton · Structure no. F-16-BT
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,190 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns SH 88 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.