US Bridges

88th St. over US 36 Ml

Good

Boulder County, Colorado · 3.5 MI W. of SH 121 · Structure no. E-16-QU

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

88th St. over US 36 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 88th St. over US 36 Ml in Boulder County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,157 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,788 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries88th St.
CrossesUS 36 Ml
Location3.5 MI W. of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94521, -105.14694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,157 (2023)
Projected traffic9,788 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 88th St. over US 36 Ml built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 88th St. over US 36 Ml 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 88th St. over US 36 Ml carry?

About 8,157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 88th St. over US 36 Ml?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 88th St. over US 36 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.