Homestead Road over State Route 85
PoorSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R18.86-CPO · Structure no. 37 0208
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,256
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Homestead Road over State Route 85 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homestead Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,353 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Homestead Road over State Route 85 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Homestead Road over State Route 85 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Homestead Road over State Route 85 carry?
About 14,256 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Homestead Road over State Route 85?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Homestead Road over State Route 85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.