US Bridges

Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm

PoorPosted for load

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk 2-7-09:13 · Structure no. 001270001100005

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMamalahoa
CrossesHanawi Strm
LocationTmk 2-7-09:13
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.80444, -155.09332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1986)
Projected traffic750 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mamalahoa over Hanawi Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.