US Bridges

Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk 4-3-007:007 · Structure no. 001430001100004

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh 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 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPohakea RD
CrossesManienie Glh
LocationTmk 4-3-007:007
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.03841, -155.38208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2008)
Projected traffic156 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh built?

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

What condition is Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pohakea RD over Manienie Glh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.