Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R15.87-SJS · Structure no. 37 0528
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 297 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,000
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85 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 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,423 by 2046. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85 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 Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85 carry?
About 45,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns Saratoga Sunnyvale over State Route 85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.