FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NEEDLES HW

Carrying NEEDLES HW over BRIDGE CYN

WEST LAUGHLIN, Clark, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NEEDLES HW

The NEEDLES HW bridge in Clark, Nevada carries NEEDLES HW over BRIDGE CYN. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,550 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NEEDLES HW compares

▼ 26.4
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Nevada bridges
1,175
Bridges in Clark · 2 in Poor condition
NEEDLES HW 20.2 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,550 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B2399

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEEDLES HW is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NEEDLES HW against other structures in Clark and across Nevada. Nevada bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NEEDLES HW?

NEEDLES HW in Clark, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NEEDLES HW inspected?

NEEDLES HW's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,550 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEEDLES HW is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NEEDLES HW?

NEEDLES HW has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NEEDLES HW?

NEEDLES HW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NEEDLES HW and does age affect safety?

NEEDLES HW was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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