US Bridges

Stelling Road over State Route 85

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R16.61-CPO · Structure no. 37 0388

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stelling Road over State Route 85 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stelling Road over State Route 85 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,163 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStelling Road
CrossesState Route 85
Location04-SCL-085-R16.61-CPO
RouteCity Street 0C156
Coordinates37.3083, -122.04132
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2000)
Projected traffic38,163 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Stelling Road over State Route 85 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stelling Road over State Route 85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stelling Road over State Route 85 carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stelling Road over State Route 85?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Stelling Road over State Route 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.