US Bridges

Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Chong St. Intersection · Structure no. 001020001400450

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,474 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKaumana Drive
CrossesWaipahoehoe Strm
LocationChong St. Intersection
RouteCity Street 2000
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.69457, -155.1218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic1,474 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kaumana Drive over Waipahoehoe Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.