US Bridges

US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Belleview & Santa Fe · Structure no. F-16-MJ

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
491 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,580 by 2040. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 85
CrossesSH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave
LocationBelleview & Santa Fe
RouteU.S. Route 85B
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.62364, -105.01344
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span253 ft (77.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2020)
Projected traffic68,580 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave 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 US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 over SH 88-BELLEVIEW Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.