US Bridges

State Route 35 over State Route 17

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-035-R0.03 · Structure no. 37 0343

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 35 over State Route 17 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 35 over State Route 17 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,431 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesState Route 35
CrossesState Route 17
Location04-SCL-035-R0.03
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates37.14544, -121.98533
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2001)
Projected traffic3,431 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 State Route 35 over State Route 17 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 35 over State Route 17 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 35 over State Route 17 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 35 over State Route 17?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 35 over State Route 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.