US Bridges

Kilauea Avenue over Palai Stream

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 2-2-043:038 · Structure no. 001019201400370

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,110
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilauea Avenue over Palai Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kilauea Avenue over Palai Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,388 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKilauea Avenue
CrossesPalai Stream
LocationTmk: 2-2-043:038
RouteCounty Highway 1920
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.6782, -155.06703
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (1986)
Projected traffic6,388 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$152,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kilauea Avenue over Palai Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilauea Avenue over Palai 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kilauea Avenue over Palai Stream carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Kilauea Avenue over Palai Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Kilauea Avenue over Palai Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.