US Bridges

State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R19.86-SUNV · Structure no. 37 0184

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,965 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 85
CrossesFremont Avenue
Location04-SCL-085-R19.86-SUNV
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.35188, -122.06031
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2012)
Projected traffic143,965 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 85 over Fremont Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.