SH 88 Ml over Little Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Greenwood Village · Structure no. F-17-J
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 88 Ml over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 88 Ml over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 66 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 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,960 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SH 88 Ml over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 88 Ml over Little 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 Little Dry Creek carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 88 Ml over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns SH 88 Ml over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.