US Bridges

SB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future)

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-4.50-SJS · Structure no. 37 0440L

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future) 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,674 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSB State Route 85
CrossesCahalan Ave (future)
Location04-SCL-085-4.50-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.25482, -121.84592
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2009)
Projected traffic78,674 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future) built?

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

What condition is SB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future) 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 Cahalan Ave (future) carry?

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

How long is SB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.