US Bridges

State Route 82 over State Route 85

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-18.82-MVW · Structure no. 37 0204

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 82 over State Route 85 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 82 over State Route 85 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 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 82
CrossesState Route 85
Location04-SCL-082-18.82-MVW
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.37822, -122.06731
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2017)
Projected traffic98,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 82 over State Route 85 built?

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

What condition is State Route 82 over State Route 85 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 82 over State Route 85 carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 82 over State Route 85?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 82 over State Route 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.