US Bridges

Kaumualii HWY over Weoweopilau Strm

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.46MI Se/Maluhia RD · Structure no. 007000500302671

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaumualii HWY over Weoweopilau Strm is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kaumualii HWY over Weoweopilau Strm in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,515 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKaumualii HWY
CrossesWeoweopilau Strm
Location0.46MI Se/Maluhia RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.95558, -159.46106
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2019)
Projected traffic27,515 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaumualii HWY over Weoweopilau Strm built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaumualii HWY over Weoweopilau 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 Weoweopilau Strm carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kaumualii HWY over Weoweopilau Strm?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kaumualii HWY over Weoweopilau Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.