US Bridges

SH 88 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 2.1 MI W. of JCT I25 · Structure no. F-17-LZ

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch is a concrete slab carrying SH 88 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,200 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 88 (belleview)
CrossesGreenwood Gulch
Location2.1 MI W. of JCT I25
RouteState Highway 88A
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.62398, -104.94048
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2020)
Projected traffic35,200 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 88 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 88 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88 (belleview) over Greenwood Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.