US Bridges

SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Cherry Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.6 MI W of SH 83 · Structure no. F-17-YB

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
752 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Cherry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,600 by 2040. The structure is 752 ft (229.1 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 88 Ml/Arap RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.6 MI W of SH 83
RouteState Highway 88B
Coordinates39.59493, -104.81353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length752 ft (229.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2020)
Projected traffic72,600 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$8.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 752 ft (229.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88 Ml/Arap RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.