US Bridges

Ramp/Connector 85 over Calabazas Creek

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R15.40-SJS · Structure no. 37 0527S

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 85 over Calabazas Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp/Connector 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,356 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 85
CrossesCalabazas Creek
Location04-SCL-085-R15.40-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.29809, -122.02885
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2001)
Projected traffic16,356 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp/Connector 85 over Calabazas Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp/Connector 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 Ramp/Connector 85 over Calabazas Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 85 over Calabazas Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 85 over Calabazas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.