US Bridges

N85-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 SB Rmp

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-R23.81-MVW · Structure no. 37 0611G

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
712 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N85-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 SB Rmp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N85-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 SB Rmp in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 712 ft (217 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN85-N101 Connector
CrossesU.S. Highway 101 SB Rmp
Location04-SCL-085-R23.81-MVW
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.40797, -122.06972
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span207 ft (63 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (1998)
Projected traffic225,952 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 N85-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 SB Rmp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N85-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 SB Rmp 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 N85-N101 Connector over U.S. Highway 101 SB Rmp carry?

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

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

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.