US Bridges

Specker Ave. over I Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 100 Yd E Int W/Barkeley · Structure no. T85131

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Specker Ave. over I Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Specker Ave. over I Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpecker Ave.
CrossesI Ditch
Location100 Yd E Int W/Barkeley
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.72548, -104.7567
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Specker Ave. over I Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Specker Ave. over I 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 Specker Ave. over I Ditch carry?

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

How long is Specker Ave. over I Ditch?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Specker Ave. over I Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.