NEEDLES HIGHWAY
Carrying NEEDLES HIGHWAY over DRY WASH
LAUGHLIN, Clark, Nevada
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEEDLES HIGHWAY
The NEEDLES HIGHWAY bridge in Clark, Nevada carries NEEDLES HIGHWAY over DRY WASH. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 10 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,250 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NEEDLES HIGHWAY compares
Live comparison across Nevada.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B2460
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEEDLES HIGHWAY 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 HIGHWAY 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 HIGHWAY?
NEEDLES HIGHWAY in Clark, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEEDLES HIGHWAY inspected?
NEEDLES HIGHWAY'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 5,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEEDLES HIGHWAY 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 HIGHWAY?
NEEDLES HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEEDLES HIGHWAY?
NEEDLES HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NEEDLES HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?
NEEDLES HIGHWAY was built in 1998, making it 28 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.
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