US Bridges

Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh

FairPosted for load

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 4-4-011:012 · Structure no. 001440001100004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaauilo Mauka Road
CrossesWaikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh
LocationTmk: 4-4-011:012
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.03094, -155.42328
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (1980)
Projected traffic14 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$88,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Paauilo Mauka Road over Waikaalulu/Kaapahu Glh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.