US Bridges

State Route 17 over S17-S85 Connector Ramp

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-017-9.50-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0516F

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 17 over S17-S85 Connector Ramp is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 17 over S17-S85 Connector Ramp 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 139,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,670 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 17
CrossesS17-S85 Connector Ramp
Location04-SCL-017-9.50-LGTS
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.25643, -121.95498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,700 (2017)
Projected traffic185,670 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 S17-S85 Connector Ramp built?

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

What condition is State Route 17 over S17-S85 Connector Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 17 over S17-S85 Connector Ramp carry?

About 139,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 17 over S17-S85 Connector Ramp?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 17 over S17-S85 Connector Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.