Lafayette ST (sb) over U.S. Highway 101
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-101-41.08-SCL · Structure no. 37 0391
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2001 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette ST (sb) over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lafayette ST (sb) over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,664 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette ST (sb) over U.S. Highway 101 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafayette ST (sb) 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 2025.
How much traffic does Lafayette ST (sb) over U.S. Highway 101 carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette ST (sb) over U.S. Highway 101?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette ST (sb) over U.S. Highway 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.