US Bridges

S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R10.60-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0538F

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,428 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS85-N17 Connector
CrossesOka Road
Location04-SCL-085-R10.60-LGTS
RouteState Highway 85
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25614, -121.95817
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2001)
Projected traffic9,428 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S85-N17 Connector over Oka Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.