US Bridges

SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-8.15-SJS · Structure no. 37 0469

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek 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 122,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180,517 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 & Camden Ave
CrossesRoss Creek
Location04-SCL-085-8.15-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25051, -121.91146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2009)
Projected traffic180,517 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek 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 SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR 85 & Camden Ave over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.