Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway
FairSanta Clara County, California · 1 MI S of US 101 · Structure no. 37C0183
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,160
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 36,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,727 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway carry?
About 36,160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway?
The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Central Expressway over Lawrence Expressway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.