Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M
FairKauai County, Hawaii · 0.16MI Se/Haleko RD · Structure no. 007000500403271
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 309 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 89 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 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,243 by 2025. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M carry?
About 34,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Kaumualii HWY over Nawiliwili Str/Lihue M?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.