US Bridges

Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 5-2-007:999 · Structure no. 001002700502266

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,857 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAkoni Pule HWY
CrossesWalaohia Gulch
LocationTmk: 5-2-007:999
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.223, -155.76107
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2016)
Projected traffic5,857 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$520,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch 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 Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Akoni Pule HWY over Walaohia Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.