US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · Zuni Pueblo .6 KM S.HWY53 · Structure no. 00000000000M419

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 327
CrossesZuni River
LocationZuni Pueblo .6 KM S.HWY53
RouteFederal Lands Road 327
Coordinates35.06876, -108.82554
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic527 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1991, making it 34 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 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 327 over Zuni River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.