US Bridges

Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R22.43-MVW · Structure no. 37 0253

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
409 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,140
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,053 by 2042. The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDana Street
CrossesState Route 85 & Ramp
Location04-SCL-085-R22.43-MVW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3883, -122.06957
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length409 ft (124.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,140 (2006)
Projected traffic13,053 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp 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 Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp carry?

About 8,140 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp?

The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Dana Street over State Route 85 & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.