Needles Entrance R over Indian Creek
FairSan Juan County, Utah · 26.9 MI W of Jct. US 191 · Structure no. 1340001P0000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 321
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Needles Entrance R over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Needles Entrance R over Indian Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Utah average of 40.1 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Needles Entrance R over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Needles Entrance R over Indian 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Needles Entrance R over Indian Creek carry?
About 321 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Needles Entrance R over Indian Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Needles Entrance R over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.