Bascom Avenue over State Route 85
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R10.24-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0497
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 452 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bascom Avenue over State Route 85 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bascom Avenue over State Route 85 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 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,886 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bascom Avenue over State Route 85 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bascom Avenue over State Route 85 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bascom Avenue over State Route 85 carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bascom Avenue over State Route 85?
The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Bascom Avenue over State Route 85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.