State Route 85 SB over Bernal Road
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-0.20-SJS · Structure no. 37 0547L
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 85 SB over Bernal Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 85 SB over Bernal Road in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,762 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SB over Bernal Road built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is State Route 85 SB over Bernal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 85 SB over Bernal Road carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Route 85 SB over Bernal Road?
The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 85 SB over Bernal Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.