US Bridges

RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R23.83-MVW · Structure no. 37 0610E

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
656 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,952 by 2042. The structure is 656 ft (200 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 85-101 Hov Con
CrossesU.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp
Location04-SCL-085-R23.83-MVW
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.40813, -122.07007
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length656 ft (200 m)
Longest span262 ft (80 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (1998)
Projected traffic225,952 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp?

The structure is 656 ft (200 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (80 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 85-101 Hov Con over U.S. HWY 101 SB & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.