US Bridges

S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-085-5.20-SJS · Structure no. 37 0633F

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,716 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,822 by 2041. The structure is 1,716 ft (523 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesS85-N87 Connector
CrossesSR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa
Location04-SCL-085-5.20-SJS
RouteState Highway 85
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.25497, -121.86327
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,716 ft (523 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2001)
Projected traffic43,822 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa?

The structure is 1,716 ft (523 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S85-N87 Connector over SR 85 Ltr Santa Teresa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.