US Bridges

Kaumualii HWY over Mahinauli Strm

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.27MI Se/Makaweli P.O. · Structure no. 007000500301258

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaumualii HWY over Mahinauli Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kaumualii HWY over Mahinauli Strm in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,379 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKaumualii HWY
CrossesMahinauli Strm
Location0.27MI Se/Makaweli P.O.
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.93248, -159.64072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2019)
Projected traffic12,379 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$613,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaumualii HWY over Mahinauli Strm built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaumualii HWY over Mahinauli 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 Mahinauli Strm carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kaumualii HWY over Mahinauli Strm?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kaumualii HWY over Mahinauli Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.