US Bridges

Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.80MI S/Waikaloa · Structure no. 001001900502693

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,524 by 2025. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMamalahoa HWY
CrossesPopoo Strm
Location0.80MI S/Waikaloa
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.86667, -155.72778
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,524 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo Strm built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo 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 Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo Strm carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo Strm?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mamalahoa HWY over Popoo Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.