US Bridges

SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 1.48 MI E of JCT I25 · Structure no. F-17-LW

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 49 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,840 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 88 Ml/Arap RD
CrossesDraw
Location1.48 MI E of JCT I25
RouteState Highway 88B
Coordinates39.59485, -104.85968
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2020)
Projected traffic63,840 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.