US Bridges

Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 7-5-012:036 · Structure no. 001001800700484

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,728
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent Strm is a concrete slab carrying Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,728 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMamalahoa HWY
CrossesIntermittent Strm
LocationTmk: 7-5-012:036
RouteCounty Highway 180
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.63375, -155.94894
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (1984)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent Strm built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent Strm carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent Strm?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mamalahoa HWY over Intermittent Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.