Needles Entrance R over Little Spring Canyon
FairSan Juan County, Utah · 39.5 Miles West of Jct. U · Structure no. 1340002P0000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 321
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Needles Entrance R over Little Spring Canyon is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Needles Entrance R over Little Spring Canyon in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Needles Entrance R over Little Spring Canyon built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Needles Entrance R over Little Spring Canyon 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 Little Spring Canyon carry?
About 321 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Needles Entrance R over Little Spring Canyon?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Needles Entrance R over Little Spring Canyon?
It is owned by the National Park Service.