SR 95: Needles Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the city of Needles, Calif., is rehabilitating the State Route 95 Needles Bridge, spanning over the Colorado River. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of November 2022. 

The purpose of this project is to upgrade and preserve the existing concrete bridge structure. Built in 1978, the five-span, 566-foot-long Needles Bridge is located in both Arizona and California. In 2002, a project to repair the bridge joints was completed.

Project Overview

The scope of work includes:

• Installing a new concrete bridge deck  overlay to the existing bridge surface.
• Removing and replacing the pavement.
• Reconstructing the approach slabs.
• Other work includes replacing the bridge bearing pads, replacing guardrail, installing pavement markings and other related work.

Project Map

Needles Bridge

What to expect during construction

• The bridge will be reduced to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel.
• Motorists should plan for delays while construction is underway.
• Temporary traffic signals will be used for traffic control. 
• The speed limit will be reduced in the work zone.
• Construction-related noise.

Project Schedule 

Construction is scheduled to begin late 2022 and be completed by late 2023. 

Schedule subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen factors.

Restrictions and Closures

For information about project-related restrictions and closures please visit az511.gov or call 511, except while driving.

ADOT will provide more information about project schedules and potential traffic impacts as information becomes available. Stay informed of traffic restrictions before they occur by subscribing.

Making Progress: SR 95 Needles Bridge construction project on schedule for completion in April

Around-the-clock lane restriction continues

Picture: Paving is now complete on the SR 95 Needles Bridge deck overlay project.

Traffic Alerts

SR 95 Needles Bridge narrows to one-shared lane only when construction project begins Jan. 16

Drivers should use caution and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers in the Fort Mohave and Needles, Calif., areas to plan ahead for an around-the-clock lane restriction on the State Route 95 Needles Bridge beginning Monday, Jan. 16.

Temporary traffic signals will be installed and activated on the bridge beginning from 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, until the end of construction in the spring: 

• The bridge will be reduced to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel. 
• Smokestack Avenue and River Road will be closed through the end of construction.
• A vehicle-width restriction of 16 feet will be in effect.

The restrictions are needed for construction crews to safety complete the bridge rehabilitation project, which includes:

• Installing a new concrete bridge deck overlay to the existing bridge surface.
• Removing and replacing the pavement.
• Reconstructing the approach slabs.
• Replacing the bridge bearing pads and guardrail
• Other related work. 

ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around personnel and equipment while construction is underway.

For additional information, visit the main project page at Needles Bridge

Stay Informed

ADOT welcomes your questions and comments. Please contact us in any of these ways:

• Online: Submit a question or comment through the ADOT website. Visit azdot.gov/Contact and then select “Projects” from the dropdown menu.
• By phone: Call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530.
• By mail:  Write to ADOT Public Involvement, 3660 E. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ 86401