US Bridges

S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-R26.90-SJS · Structure no. 37 0634F

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
457 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,856 by 2043. The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS101-N85 Connector
Crosses2 City Streets & UPRR
Location04-SCL-101-R26.90-SJS
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.24091, -121.77938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length457 ft (139.4 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2001)
Projected traffic21,856 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR?

The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S101-N85 Connector over 2 City Streets & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.