US Bridges

Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk 2-2-48:11 · Structure no. 001220001100005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAwa Street
Crosses4 Mile Creek
LocationTmk 2-2-48:11
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.67606, -155.05752
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1987)
Projected traffic275 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Awa Street over 4 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.