US Bridges

Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.27MI Sw/Maluhia RD · Structure no. 007000500300700

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm is a concrete culvert carrying Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,061 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKaumualii HWY
CrossesBr No 7E Strm
Location0.27MI Sw/Maluhia RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.94837, -159.46972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2019)
Projected traffic11,061 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kaumualii HWY over Br No 7E Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.