US Bridges

Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1

Good

Kauai County, Hawaii · 1.00MI Se/Lio RD · Structure no. 007000500300135

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1 in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,674 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKaumualii HWY
CrossesDrainage Canal No 1
Location1.00MI Se/Lio RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateHawaii
Coordinates22.02013, -159.777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2017)
Projected traffic2,674 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1 carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kaumualii HWY over Drainage Canal No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.