US Bridges

Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd

Poor

Santa Clara County, California · Stevens Crk Blvd · Structure no. 37C0154

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55,150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 55,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,503 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrence Expwy
CrossesStevens Creek Blvd
LocationStevens Crk Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.32281, -121.99557
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,150 (2014)
Projected traffic95,503 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd carry?

About 55,150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Expwy over Stevens Creek Blvd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.