Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm
GoodHawaii County, Hawaii · 0.19MI N/Spencer Pk RD · Structure no. 001000270300275
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,828 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 50.3 mi (81 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Kawaihae-Mahukona over Makeahua Strm?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.