US Bridges

Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box)

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 6.82MI N/Kawaihae RD · Structure no. 001002500500937

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box) is a concrete frame carrying Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box) in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKohala Mtn RD
CrossesKawaihae Strm(tpl Box)
Location6.82MI N/Kawaihae RD
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.08981, -155.76755
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$458,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box) 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 Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box) carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kohala Mtn RD over Kawaihae Strm(tpl Box)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.