Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-1.97 · Structure no. 37 0438
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,029
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 22,029 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,674 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta 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 Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt carry?
About 22,029 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Cottle Road over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.