Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River
FairKauai County, Hawaii · .83 MI N of Ahukini RD · Structure no. 007000510200281
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,155 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,480 by 2025. The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River 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 Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River carry?
About 22,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River?
The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Kapule HWY over Hanamaulu River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.