US Bridges

Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=8-6-06 · Structure no. 003845001100001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm is a concrete culvert carrying Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 545 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKuwale RD
CrossesKuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm
LocationTMK=8-6-06
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.45333, -158.15214
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (1990)
Projected traffic545 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kuwale RD over Kuwale Rd/Lualualei Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.