US Bridges

W237-S85 Connector over Stevens Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-237-R0.32-MVW · Structure no. 37 0201F

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W237-S85 Connector over Stevens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W237-S85 Connector 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 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,515 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW237-S85 Connector
CrossesStevens Creek
Location04-SCL-237-R0.32-MVW
RouteState Highway 237
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.38408, -122.06918
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2001)
Projected traffic27,515 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W237-S85 Connector over Stevens Creek built?

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

What condition is W237-S85 Connector over Stevens Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does W237-S85 Connector over Stevens Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W237-S85 Connector over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W237-S85 Connector over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.