US Bridges

Prussman Blvd. over Clover Ditch

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Prussman and Barkeley Ave · Structure no. T85127

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Prussman Blvd. over Clover Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Prussman Blvd. over Clover Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrussman Blvd.
CrossesClover Ditch
LocationPrussman and Barkeley Ave
Coordinates38.74122, -104.7829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prussman Blvd. over Clover Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prussman Blvd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Prussman Blvd. over Clover Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prussman Blvd. over Clover Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Prussman Blvd. over Clover Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.