US Bridges

Saddle Road over Intermitten Stream

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 2-5-002:029 · Structure no. 001020001400006

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Road over Intermitten Stream is a steel culvert carrying Saddle Road over Intermitten Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSaddle Road
CrossesIntermitten Stream
LocationTmk: 2-5-002:029
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.67892, -155.9828
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic463 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddle Road over Intermitten Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Road over Intermitten 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Saddle Road over Intermitten Stream carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Road over Intermitten Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Road over Intermitten Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.