US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 6.5 MI SE of JCT SH 29 · Structure no. J-18-BA

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,195 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesClover Ditch
Location6.5 MI SE of JCT SH 29
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.71856, -104.72851
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic32,195 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Clover Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.