US Bridges

Kaumualii HWY over Omao Strm

Good

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.58MI Se/Omao RD · Structure no. 007000500302465

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaumualii HWY over Omao Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kaumualii HWY over Omao Strm in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,148 by 2025. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKaumualii HWY
CrossesOmao Strm
Location0.58MI Se/Omao RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.93552, -159.48301
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2017)
Projected traffic16,148 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$632,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaumualii HWY over Omao Strm built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaumualii HWY over Omao 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kaumualii HWY over Omao Strm carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kaumualii HWY over Omao Strm?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kaumualii HWY over Omao Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.