US Bridges

Lawrence Expwy over State Route 82

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-082-14.34-SCL · Structure no. 37 0337

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,069
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Expwy over State Route 82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Expwy over State Route 82 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 5 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 74,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,123 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrence Expwy
CrossesState Route 82
Location04-SCL-082-14.34-SCL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.35208, -121.99627
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,069 (1998)
Projected traffic95,123 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Route 82 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Lawrence Expwy over State Route 82 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Expwy over State Route 82 carry?

About 74,069 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Expwy over State Route 82?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Expwy over State Route 82?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.