US Bridges

Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 4-7-003:999 · Structure no. 001002400500337

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch is a steel culvert carrying Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHonokaa-Waipio RD
CrossesKapulena Gulch
Location4-7-003:999
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.106, -155.53558
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kapulena Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.