US Bridges

SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-4.17-SJS · Structure no. 37 0436L

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc 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 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,634 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 101 ft wide.

CarriesSB State Route 85
CrossesBlossom Hill Station Puc
Location04-SCL-085-4.17-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.25243, -121.84053
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2009)
Projected traffic77,634 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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 SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc built?

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

What condition is SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc 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 SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc carry?

About 51,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 85 over Blossom Hill Station Puc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.