US Bridges

Kuhio HWY over Anahola Strm

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.10MI Nw/Anahola RD · Structure no. 007000560301359

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuhio HWY over Anahola Strm is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuhio HWY over Anahola Strm in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,666 by 2025. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesKuhio HWY
CrossesAnahola Strm
Location0.10MI Nw/Anahola RD
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateHawaii
Coordinates22.14244, -159.31344
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2017)
Projected traffic12,666 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuhio HWY over Anahola Strm built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuhio HWY over Anahola 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kuhio HWY over Anahola Strm carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kuhio HWY over Anahola Strm?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kuhio HWY over Anahola Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.