US Bridges

Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-43.85-SUNV · Structure no. 37 0152

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,998
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 63,998 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,667 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrence Expwy
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-101-43.85-SUNV
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.39078, -121.99581
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,998 (1998)
Projected traffic93,667 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 63,998 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Expwy over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.