US Bridges

SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-5.20-SJS · Structure no. 37 0484L

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd 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 5 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,634 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB State Route 85
CrossesSanta Teresa Blvd
Location04-SCL-085-5.20-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.25542, -121.8586
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2009)
Projected traffic77,634 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd built?

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

What condition is SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd carry?

About 51,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.