Needle Mt Road over I 40
FairMohave County, Arizona · 2.5 MI East of JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 01756
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Needle Mt Road over I 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needle Mt Road over I 40 in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Needle Mt Road over I 40 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Needle Mt Road over I 40 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Needle Mt Road over I 40 carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Needle Mt Road over I 40?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Needle Mt Road over I 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.