US Bridges

NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-5.59-SJS · Structure no. 37 0467R

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,620 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,705 by 2041. The structure is 1,620 ft (493.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB State Route 85
CrossesGuadalupe Winfield Lrt
Location04-SCL-085-5.59-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25587, -121.86556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,620 ft (493.9 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2009)
Projected traffic75,705 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt?

The structure is 1,620 ft (493.9 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NB State Route 85 over Guadalupe Winfield Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.