US Bridges

Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-3.93 · Structure no. 37 0411

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
395 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,377
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 20,377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,815 by 2041. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBlossom Hill Road
CrossesState Route 85 & Lrt
Location04-SCL-085-3.93
RouteCounty Highway 0C023
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25058, -121.83737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,377 (2000)
Projected traffic32,815 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt carry?

About 20,377 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Blossom Hill Road over State Route 85 & Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.