US Bridges

State Route 85 SB over Sccta Lrt

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-1.22-SJS · Structure no. 37 0477L

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 85 SB over Sccta Lrt is a concrete slab carrying State Route 85 SB over Sccta Lrt 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 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 40,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69,200 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 85 SB
CrossesSccta Lrt
Location04-SCL-085-1.22-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.23956, -121.79106
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2009)
Projected traffic69,200 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 85 SB over Sccta Lrt built?

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

What condition is State Route 85 SB over Sccta 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 85 SB over Sccta Lrt carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 85 SB over Sccta Lrt?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 85 SB over Sccta Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.