US Bridges

SH 88/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Just SW of Cdot Hq · Structure no. F-16-XK

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SH 88/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 88/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,080 by 2038. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 88/FEDERAL Blvd
CrossesLakewood Gulch/Rtd Light
LocationJust SW of Cdot Hq
RouteState Highway 88A
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.73673, -105.02505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2018)
Projected traffic38,080 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light 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/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 88/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88/FEDERAL Blvd over Lakewood Gulch/Rtd Light?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.