Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch
PoorPosted for loadHawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk 4-1-01:15 · Structure no. 001410001100001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 97 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mamalahoa HWY over Kaula Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.