US Bridges

SH 88-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Federal / 6 in Denver · Structure no. F-16-XM

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 88-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,050 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 88-FEDERAL Blvd
CrossesWB C-D Road
LocationFederal / 6 in Denver
RouteState Highway 88A
Coordinates39.72584, -105.0253
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.7 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,050 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 88-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 88-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88-FEDERAL Blvd over WB C-D Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.