Kuhio HWY over Kalihiwai River
PoorKauai County, Hawaii · 1.14MI Nw/Kalihiwai by RD · Structure no. 007000560302497
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 798 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuhio HWY over Kalihiwai River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuhio HWY over Kalihiwai River in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,865 by 2025. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kalihiwai River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kuhio HWY over Kalihiwai River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Kuhio HWY over Kalihiwai River carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kuhio HWY over Kalihiwai River?
The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kuhio HWY over Kalihiwai River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.