US Bridges

Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream

GoodPosted for load

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 4-6-001:999 · Structure no. 001002400500691

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream is a steel culvert carrying Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesHonokaa-Waipio RD
CrossesKainapahoa Stream
LocationTmk: 4-6-001:999
RouteCounty Highway 240
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.08441, -155.49115
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$125,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream 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 Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream carry?

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

How long is Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Honokaa-Waipio RD over Kainapahoa Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.