FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Khe Sanh Street

Carrying Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch

Khe Sanh and Barkeley Ave, El Paso, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Khe Sanh Street

The Khe Sanh Street bridge in El Paso, Colorado carries Khe Sanh Street over Clover Ditch. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Khe Sanh Street compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs Colorado average (37.1 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Colorado bridges
686
Bridges in El Paso · 17 in Poor condition
Khe Sanh Street 30.1 t
Colorado average 37.1 t

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
P85117

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Khe Sanh Street is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Khe Sanh Street against other structures in El Paso and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Khe Sanh Street?

Khe Sanh Street in El Paso, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Khe Sanh Street inspected?

Khe Sanh Street's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Khe Sanh Street is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Khe Sanh Street?

Khe Sanh Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Khe Sanh Street?

Khe Sanh Street is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is Khe Sanh Street and does age affect safety?

Khe Sanh Street was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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