US Bridges

State Route 17 over Abandoned N17-N85 Conn

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-9.24-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0515G

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 17 over Abandoned N17-N85 Conn is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 17 over Abandoned N17-N85 Conn 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 17
CrossesAbandoned N17-N85 Conn
Location04-SCL-017-9.24-LGTS
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.25483, -121.95636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,900 (2017)
Projected traffic135,172 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 State Route 17 over Abandoned N17-N85 Conn built?

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

What condition is State Route 17 over Abandoned N17-N85 Conn 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 Abandoned N17-N85 Conn carry?

About 101,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 17 over Abandoned N17-N85 Conn?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 17 over Abandoned N17-N85 Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.