US Bridges

Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Khe Sanh and Barkeley Ave · Structure no. P85117

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKhe Sanh Street
CrossesClover Ditch
LocationKhe Sanh and Barkeley Ave
Coordinates38.73431, -104.7749
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Khe Sanh Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.