US Bridges

I 25 Ml Nbnd over Clover Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 3.3 MI N / US85 Fountain · Structure no. J-18-BD

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
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 Nbnd over Clover Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying I 25 Ml Nbnd over Clover Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,195 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Nbnd
CrossesClover Ditch
Location3.3 MI N / US85 Fountain
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.71864, -104.72821
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 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 structure2
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 Nbnd over Clover Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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

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

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

How long is I 25 Ml Nbnd over Clover Ditch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Nbnd over Clover Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.