US Bridges

S17-S85 Connector over State Route 85 & Ramps

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-9.34 · Structure no. 37 0494F

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
518 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S17-S85 Connector over State Route 85 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S17-S85 Connector 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,585 by 2044. The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS17-S85 Connector
CrossesState Route 85 & Ramps
Location04-SCL-017-9.34
RouteState Highway 17
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.2548, -121.95394
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length518 ft (157.9 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2010)
Projected traffic29,585 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 S17-S85 Connector over State Route 85 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S17-S85 Connector 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 S17-S85 Connector over State Route 85 & Ramps carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S17-S85 Connector over State Route 85 & Ramps?

The structure is 518 ft (157.9 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S17-S85 Connector over State Route 85 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.