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Santa Clara County, CA · Structure #37 0210

INTERSTATE 280

INTERSTATE 280 in 04-Scl-280-7.12-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 203K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek.

INTERSTATE 280 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 280 carries an average daily traffic count of 203,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Lawrence Expwy & Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
203K
Daily Traffic
1965
Year Built
96.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 280
Crosses Over
Lawrence Expwy & Creek
State
California
County
Santa Clara County
Location
04-Scl-280-7.12-Sjs
Year Built
1965
Reconstructed
1991
Age
61 years
Daily Traffic
203,000
Lanes
10
Length
96.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
37 0210

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 280 is a 61-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-280-7.12-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 203K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, the structure spans 96.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

04-Scl-280-7.12-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California

37.320925, -121.995278

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 280 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 280 was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 280 carries approximately 203K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 96.9 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 280 in 04-Scl-280-7.12-Sjs, Santa Clara County, California.

No, INTERSTATE 280 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE 280 is located 04-Scl-280-7.12-Sjs in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek. Its coordinates are 37.320925, -121.995278. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 280 carries INTERSTATE 280 over Lawrence Expwy & Creek. The bridge is 96.9 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 1991.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.