US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.0 KM SE of HWY 87 · Structure no. 00000000000H153

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 127
CrossesR.W.C.D. Floodway
Location1.0 KM SE of HWY 87
RouteFederal Lands Road 127
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.16795, -111.79783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 127 over R.W.C.D. Floodway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.