US Bridges

Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River

Good

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.07 MI Se/Hanapepe V RD · Structure no. 007000500301632

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,740 by 2025. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKaumualii Highway
CrossesHanapepe River
Location0.07 MI Se/Hanapepe V RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.90889, -159.59111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2017)
Projected traffic16,740 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Kaumualii Highway over Hanapepe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.