US Bridges

SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R11.97-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0520L

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road 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 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,315 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSB State Route 85
CrossesPollard Road
Location04-SCL-085-R11.97-LGTS
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.2647, -121.98004
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,500 (2009)
Projected traffic78,315 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road built?

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

What condition is SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road carry?

About 57,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SB State Route 85 over Pollard Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.