State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-6.00-SJS · Structure no. 37 0530R
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,705 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway carry?
About 52,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 85 NB over Almaden Expressway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.