US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · Zuni Pueblo · Structure no. 00000000000M417

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 327
CrossesZuni River
LocationZuni Pueblo
RouteFederal Lands Road 327
Coordinates35.06654, -108.85109
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 327 over Zuni River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.