N101-N85 CONNECTOR
Carrying N101-N85 CONNECTOR over COYOTE CREEK
04-SCL-101-R26.60-SJS, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N101-N85 CONNECTOR
The N101-N85 CONNECTOR bridge in Santa Clara, California carries N101-N85 CONNECTOR over COYOTE CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 235.6 meters (773 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N101-N85 CONNECTOR compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 235.6 m (773 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37 0346G
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N101-N85 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 N101-N85 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 N101-N85 CONNECTOR?
N101-N85 CONNECTOR in Santa Clara, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N101-N85 CONNECTOR inspected?
N101-N85 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 16,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N101-N85 CONNECTOR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N101-N85 CONNECTOR?
N101-N85 CONNECTOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N101-N85 CONNECTOR?
N101-N85 CONNECTOR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is N101-N85 CONNECTOR and does age affect safety?
N101-N85 CONNECTOR was built in 1994, making it 32 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.
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