Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · Littleton · Structure no. F-16-JV
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,181
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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.
It carries about 2,181 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml carry?
About 2,181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Rio Grande ST over US 88 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.