US Bridges

SB State Route 85 over Manassas Road

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-0.93-SJS · Structure no. 37 0489L

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 85 over Manassas Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 85 over Manassas Road 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 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 68,970 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB State Route 85
CrossesManassas Road
Location04-SCL-085-0.93-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.23939, -121.78898
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2009)
Projected traffic68,970 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Manassas Road built?

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

What condition is SB State Route 85 over Manassas Road 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 SB State Route 85 over Manassas Road carry?

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

How long is SB State Route 85 over Manassas Road?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 85 over Manassas Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.