US Bridges

Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R17.70-CPO · Structure no. 37 0466

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,249
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85 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 6 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 30,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,067 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStevens Creek Blvd
CrossesState Route 85
Location04-SCL-085-R17.70-CPO
RouteCity Street 0C028
Coordinates37.32269, -122.05039
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,249 (1998)
Projected traffic49,067 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85 built?

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

What condition is Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85 carry?

About 30,249 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Creek Blvd over State Route 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.