SB State Route 85 over San Tomas Aquino Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R12.68-CMB · Structure no. 37 0524L
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB State Route 85 over San Tomas Aquino Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB State Route 85 over San Tomas Aquino Creek 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 105 ft (32 m) long and 59 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB State Route 85 over San Tomas Aquino Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB State Route 85 over San Tomas Aquino Creek 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 San Tomas Aquino Creek carry?
About 57,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SB State Route 85 over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SB State Route 85 over San Tomas Aquino Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.