Prospect Road over State Route 85
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R15.27-SJS · Structure no. 37 0526
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,077
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Road over State Route 85 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prospect Road over State Route 85 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 31,077 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,067 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Road over State Route 85 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Road over State Route 85 carry?
About 31,077 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Road over State Route 85?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Road over State Route 85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.