US Bridges

State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-8.11-SJS · Structure no. 37 0481R

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 61,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91,467 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 85 NB
CrossesCamden Avenue
Location04-SCL-085-8.11-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25082, -121.91032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2009)
Projected traffic91,467 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue 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 State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 85 NB over Camden Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.