US Bridges

Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 2-8-013:003 · Structure no. 001280001100002

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,149 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Mamalahoa HWY
CrossesHonomu Stream
LocationTmk: 2-8-013:003
RouteCounty Highway 28000
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.86481, -155.1125
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2000)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$25,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mamalahoa HWY over Honomu Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.