FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD)

Carrying SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) over WINDMILL CREEK

JUST WEST OF JORDAN ROAD, Arapahoe, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD)

The SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) bridge in Arapahoe, Colorado carries SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) over WINDMILL CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 54,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) compares

▲ 2.1
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Colorado bridges
391
Bridges in Arapahoe · 24 in Poor condition
SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) 39.2 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Last Reconstructed
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
39.6 m (130 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
54,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
F-17-HC

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) against other structures in Arapahoe and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD)?

SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) in Arapahoe, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) inspected?

SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 54,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD)?

SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD)?

SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) and does age affect safety?

SH 88 ML(ARAP. RD) was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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