US Bridges

Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 3.12MI S/Mamalahoa RD · Structure no. 001001300502182

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe Strm is a concrete slab carrying Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,928 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKeeau-Pahoa HWY
CrossesWaipahoehoe Strm
Location3.12MI S/Mamalahoa RD
RouteU.S. Route 130
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.58739, -155.01249
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2019)
Projected traffic20,928 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$525,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe Strm built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe Strm carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe Strm?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Keeau-Pahoa HWY over Waipahoehoe Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.