Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-280-7.12-SJS · Structure no. 37 0210
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 203,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older 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 203,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 238,620 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek carry?
About 203,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.