Interstate 40 over Needles HWY
GoodSan Bernardino County, California · 08-SBD-040-R141.62-NED · Structure no. 54 0812R
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 40 over Needles HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 40 over Needles HWY in San Bernardino County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,179 by 2047. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Interstate 40 over Needles HWY built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 40 over Needles HWY in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 40 over Needles HWY carry?
About 7,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 40 over Needles HWY?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 40 over Needles HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.