SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R10.80-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0491L
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 90,861 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 61,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns SB State Route 85 over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.