US Bridges

Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · TMK:4-1-04:9 · Structure no. 001410001100002

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKaala RD
CrossesKealakaha Strm
LocationTMK:4-1-04:9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.99749, -155.31912
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1981)
Projected traffic63 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kaala RD over Kealakaha Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.