Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch
FairPosted for loadHawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 4-4-002:006 · Structure no. 001440001100008
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Kalopa Road over Waikaalulu Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.