US Bridges

Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula Gulch

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk 9-6-02:14 · Structure no. 001960001100004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula Gulch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula Gulch in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 240 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMamalahoa HWY
CrossesMoaula Gulch
LocationTmk 9-6-02:14
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.18575, -155.49347
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2008)
Projected traffic240 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$9,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula Gulch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula Gulch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula Gulch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mamalahoa HWY over Moaula Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.