US Bridges

State Route 85 over Stevens Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R20.96-MVW · Structure no. 37 0189

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 85 over Stevens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 85 over Stevens Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,010 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 85
CrossesStevens Creek
Location04-SCL-085-R20.96-MVW
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.36697, -122.06371
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2012)
Projected traffic143,010 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 85 over Stevens Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 85 over Stevens Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 85 over Stevens Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 85 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 85 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.