US Bridges

Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 2-7-011:004 · Structure no. 001270001100008

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama Strm is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Mamalahoa HWY
CrossesWaiaama Strm
LocationTmk: 2-7-011:004
RouteCounty Highway 27000
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.82834, -155.09678
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (1986)
Projected traffic488 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$345,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama Strm built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama Strm carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama Strm?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mamalahoa HWY over Waiaama Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.