Meridian Avenue over State Route 85
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-7.30-SJS · Structure no. 37 0479
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,300
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Avenue over State Route 85 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian Avenue over State Route 85 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 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,886 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Avenue over State Route 85 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Avenue 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Meridian Avenue over State Route 85 carry?
About 25,300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Avenue over State Route 85?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Avenue over State Route 85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.