US Bridges

Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 2-2-020:013 · Structure no. 001019201400100

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,730
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger 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 21,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,163 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKilauea Ave
CrossesWaiakea Stream
LocationTmk: 2-2-020:013
RouteCity Street 1920
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.71505, -155.07784
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,730 (1986)
Projected traffic27,163 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$475,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream carry?

About 21,730 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Kilauea Ave over Waiakea Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.