US Bridges

Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 2.13MI S/Waikaloa · Structure no. 001001900502561

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm is a concrete slab carrying Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,524 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMamalahoa HWY
CrossesKeamuku Strm
Location2.13MI S/Waikaloa
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateHawaii
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,524 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mamalahoa HWY over Keamuku Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.