State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-9.32-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0493
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 404 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps 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 101,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,172 by 2044. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps carry?
About 101,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps?
The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.2 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 17 over State Route 85 & Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.