NB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future)
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-4.50-SJS · Structure no. 37 0440R
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB 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 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future) built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB 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 NB 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 NB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future)?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns NB State Route 85 over Cahalan Ave (future)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.