US Bridges

NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta Lrt

Good

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

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

About this bridge

NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta Lrt 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,674 by 2045. The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB State Route 85
CrossesSanta Teresa Bl Vta Lrt
Location04-SCL-085-5.20-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.25576, -121.8586
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 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length541 ft (164.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2009)
Projected traffic78,674 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta Lrt built?

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

What condition is NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta 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 NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta Lrt carry?

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

How long is NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta Lrt?

The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns NB State Route 85 over Santa Teresa Bl Vta Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.