SH 88 Ml/Belleview over South Platte River
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · In Littleton · Structure no. F-16-OU
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 88 Ml/Belleview over South Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 88 Ml/Belleview over South Platte River in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,970 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 109 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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/Belleview over South Platte River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 88 Ml/Belleview over South Platte River 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/Belleview over South Platte River carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 88 Ml/Belleview over South Platte River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns SH 88 Ml/Belleview over South Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.