US Bridges

N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101

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Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R26.78-SJS · Structure no. 37 0548G

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
634 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,896 by 2041. The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN101-N85 Connector
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-R26.78-SJS
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.24186, -121.76791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length634 ft (193.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2001)
Projected traffic42,896 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N101-N85 Connector over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.