Kuhio Hwy/Plan.Rd. over Wailua River
FairKauai County, Hawaii · 0.15 MI Leho DR · Structure no. 007000560400573
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 570 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuhio Hwy/Plan.Rd. over Wailua River is a steel truss - thru carrying Kuhio Hwy/Plan.Rd. over Wailua River in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 105 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 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,005 by 2025. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 45 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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/Plan.Rd. over Wailua River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Kuhio Hwy/Plan.Rd. over Wailua 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Kuhio Hwy/Plan.Rd. over Wailua River carry?
About 31,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kuhio Hwy/Plan.Rd. over Wailua River?
The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Kuhio Hwy/Plan.Rd. over Wailua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.