Lawrence Expway over Calabazas Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · 0.1 MI S Benton ST · Structure no. 37C0340
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,520
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence Expway over Calabazas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lawrence Expway over Calabazas Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 74,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,926 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 152 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Expway over Calabazas Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Lawrence Expway over Calabazas 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lawrence Expway over Calabazas Creek carry?
About 74,520 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lawrence Expway over Calabazas Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence Expway over Calabazas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.