US Bridges

Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 4-6-008:020 · Structure no. 001460001100003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1982 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOld Mamalahoa HWY
CrossesAhualoa Gulch
LocationTmk: 4-6-008:020
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.06118, -155.49761
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1982)
Projected traffic250 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$290,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mamalahoa HWY over Ahualoa Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.