US Bridges

Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele)

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 1.12MI Se/Makaweli P.O. · Structure no. 007000501101343

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele) 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 5 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,379 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOlokele Plt RD
CrossesKaumualii Hwy(olokele)
Location1.12MI Se/Makaweli P.O.
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.92526, -159.63015
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2017)
Projected traffic12,379 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele) built?

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

What condition is Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele) carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Olokele Plt RD over Kaumualii Hwy(olokele)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.