Kuhio HWY over Wailua River
PoorKauai County, Hawaii · 0.16MI Ne/Leho DR · Structure no. 007000560400572
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 425 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuhio HWY over Wailua River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kuhio HWY over Wailua River in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 80 years old, older 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 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,005 by 2025. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wailua River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Kuhio HWY over Wailua 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 Wailua River carry?
About 31,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kuhio HWY over Wailua River?
The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Kuhio HWY over Wailua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.