US Bridges

S85-S17 Connector over Oka Road

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R10.60-LGTS · Structure no. 37 0539F

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S85-S17 Connector over Oka Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S85-S17 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,934 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS85-S17 Connector
CrossesOka Road
Location04-SCL-085-R10.60-LGTS
RouteState Highway 85
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25598, -121.95823
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2001)
Projected traffic17,934 by 2046
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-S17 Connector over Oka Road built?

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

What condition is S85-S17 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 2024.

How much traffic does S85-S17 Connector over Oka Road carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S85-S17 Connector over Oka Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S85-S17 Connector over Oka Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.