US Bridges

Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 2-2-048:001 · Structure no. 001019201400400

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek 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 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 3,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,013 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKilauea Ave
Crosses4-MILE Creek
Location2-2-048:001
RouteCity Street 1920
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.67395, -155.06658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (1986)
Projected traffic4,013 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek built?

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

What condition is Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kilauea Ave over 4-MILE Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.