Kuhio HWY over Waiakalua Strm
FairKauai County, Hawaii · 0.42MI Nw/Koolau RD · Structure no. 007000560302024
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuhio HWY over Waiakalua Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuhio HWY over Waiakalua Strm in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,865 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kuhio HWY over Waiakalua Strm built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kuhio HWY over Waiakalua 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 Waiakalua Strm carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kuhio HWY over Waiakalua Strm?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Kuhio HWY over Waiakalua Strm?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.