Lean Avenue over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-2.73-SJS · Structure no. 37 0439
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lean Avenue over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lean Avenue over State Route 85 & Vta 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,812 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Lean Avenue over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lean Avenue 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 Lean Avenue over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lean Avenue over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Lean Avenue over State Route 85 & Vta Lrt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.