LAWRENCE EXPWAY
Carrying LAWRENCE EXPWAY over CALABAZAS CREEK
0.1 MI S BENTON ST, Santa Clara, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAWRENCE EXPWAY
The LAWRENCE EXPWAY bridge in Santa Clara, California carries LAWRENCE EXPWAY over CALABAZAS CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.7 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 74,520 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAWRENCE EXPWAY compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 46.3 m (152 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 74,520 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 37C0340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAWRENCE EXPWAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LAWRENCE EXPWAY against other structures in Santa Clara and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LAWRENCE EXPWAY?
LAWRENCE EXPWAY in Santa Clara, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAWRENCE EXPWAY inspected?
LAWRENCE EXPWAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 74,520 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAWRENCE EXPWAY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LAWRENCE EXPWAY?
LAWRENCE EXPWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAWRENCE EXPWAY?
LAWRENCE EXPWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LAWRENCE EXPWAY and does age affect safety?
LAWRENCE EXPWAY was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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