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Needles Underpass The official unofficial page for the 8ft underpass located in Needles CA. Who knew the train tracks and little underpass would bring us so much entertainment!

In late 2015, my husband and I bought this adorable little house in the middle of the desert. No, we don't really hear the trains inside, our walls are river rock and stucco (14-15in thick.) Being from a small town back east, Needles just felt right, in a way, for me. Hubby worked in rail tech before switching jobs to move out here. The trains have been cool for him. Some hate us, others love us a

nd what we do....mainly me though. I started the page to bring awareness to the underpass and it's happenings. If I was home and heard a bridge impact, I would take pics and gather a little info, if possible. I was asked to take the page down by the city. The railroad was using it as ammo against the city. Of course I didn't. BNSF didn't know how much is was actually getting hit. The final straw was when a propane truck got wedged under. It was closed March 2020

The city and BNSF got together and agreed on the new protection pipes to be installed so the bridge wouldn't be compromised. It took over 3 years to get everything approved and installed. The underpass was reopened June 29, 2023. In April/May 2023, we added cameras to the house so we could keep an eye on things when we were not home. I had picked up a part time summer job so they were nice to have. To our surprise shortly after, we found out about the reopening being soon. While we didn't add the camera to be for the underpass, certainly served double duty till another dedicated cam could be installed. Several amazing bridge fans were able to help with donations so it was up and going much sooner. It was installed Sept 2, 2023. Dec 2024 we went live on youtube. You can catch the stream 24/7 now.

15/07/2025

Get the one in the suv some glasses. How you miss a big van coming your way is beyond me.

It's not close to the bridges or underpass that I know of yet. I did hear sirens a minute ago.
14/07/2025

It's not close to the bridges or underpass that I know of yet. I did hear sirens a minute ago.

14/07/2025

Oh shucky darn!

14/07/2025

They definitely hit on the other side. It looks like a sofa and they wrecked it.

So you ask for a clip to be removed then blocks the page before I can even get a chance to respond? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 NOPE! It doesn'...
13/07/2025

So you ask for a clip to be removed then blocks the page before I can even get a chance to respond? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 NOPE! It doesn't matter now anyways since she can't see the page anymore.

13/07/2025

This is the first time I've seen Amtrak this time of day.

I have seen fans ask about other low bridges and also mention some I wasn't familiar with. I would like to put a list to...
13/07/2025

I have seen fans ask about other low bridges and also mention some I wasn't familiar with. I would like to put a list together of them. Here's the ones I have so far. This is a work in progress since I don't remember all of them. Feel free to add any in the comments and I will add them to the list. Link list is in the comments as well if the post pinks are sending you to that stupid messenger stuff.

Concord Covered Bridge (7ft)
https://concordcoveredbridge.org/

11 foot 8+8 (12ft 4in)
https://11foot8.com/

Ridge Route Tunnels (7ft 7in)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/201160374108992/

The Onondaga Parkway Bridge (10f 9in)
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Onondaga-Parkway-Bridge-100064250521423/

The Bridge On Independence Ave. (12ft)
https://www.facebook.com/ABridgeInMissouri/

Montague Street Bridge (3m)
https://howmanydayssincemontaguestreetbridgehasbeenhit.com/

Robert Parker Coffin Bridge (8ft 6in)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Parker_Coffin_Bridge

Pensacola's Graffiti Bridge (10ft)
https://www.facebook.com/thegraffitibridge/

Metuchen's Truck Eating Bridge (11ft 2in)
https://www.facebook.com/truckeatingbridge/

Casho Mill Road Underpass (8ft 7in)
https://www.newarkpostonline.com/news/clankers-prove-effective-at-casho-mill-underpass-may-be-installed-at-north-chapel-bridge/article_a9eb8b1c-34ee-11ee-a3ea-0f2b230b116c.html

Storrow Drive (10ft)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storrow_Drive

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13/07/2025

Whoa! They're lit up like Christmas!

Looks like Sharon is a Underpass expert now that she drove though last night. 🤦‍♀️ Edited to add the DM. She blocked me ...
13/07/2025

Looks like Sharon is a Underpass expert now that she drove though last night. 🤦‍♀️ Edited to add the DM. She blocked me after she sent it.

12/07/2025

Today's lesson in underpass etiquette, if you don't wait your turn, you will get "schooled."

12/07/2025

Wait! What about the flag?!?!?

12/07/2025

They're definitely not from this neck of the woods. Since I wasn't familiar with them, I did some checking. They're actually a pretty cool little organization. KultureCity

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