US Bridges

Puueo Street over Wailuku River

FairPosted for load

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk 2-3-05:4 · Structure no. 001230001100001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puueo Street over Wailuku River is a concrete arch - thru carrying Puueo Street over Wailuku River in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2025. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPuueo Street
CrossesWailuku River
LocationTmk 2-3-05:4
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.7272, -155.08889
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (1986)
Projected traffic2,750 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Puueo Street over Wailuku River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puueo Street over Wailuku River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Puueo Street over Wailuku River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Puueo Street over Wailuku River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Puueo Street over Wailuku River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.