Needles Entrance R over Salt Creek
FairSan Juan County, Utah · 34.8 Miles West of Jct. H · Structure no. 1340003P0000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 321
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Needles Entrance R over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needles Entrance R over Salt Creek in San Juan County, Utah. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Needles Entrance R over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Needles Entrance R over Salt 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 321 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Needles Entrance R over Salt Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Needles Entrance R over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.