State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R15.40-SJS · Structure no. 37 0527R
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,705 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 85 over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.