FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S85-S280 CONNECTOR

Carrying S85-S280 CONNECTOR over N85-N280 CONNECTOR

04-SCL-085-R18.60-CPO, Santa Clara, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: S85-S280 CONNECTOR

The S85-S280 CONNECTOR bridge in Santa Clara, California carries S85-S280 CONNECTOR over N85-N280 CONNECTOR. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 22,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S85-S280 CONNECTOR compares

1,041
Bridges in Santa Clara · 38 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.9
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
22,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37 0231F

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S85-S280 CONNECTOR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S85-S280 CONNECTOR against other structures in Santa Clara and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S85-S280 CONNECTOR?

S85-S280 CONNECTOR in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S85-S280 CONNECTOR inspected?

S85-S280 CONNECTOR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S85-S280 CONNECTOR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S85-S280 CONNECTOR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for S85-S280 CONNECTOR.

Who is responsible for maintaining S85-S280 CONNECTOR?

Ownership is not specified for S85-S280 CONNECTOR in the NBI.

How old is S85-S280 CONNECTOR and does age affect safety?

S85-S280 CONNECTOR was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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