US Bridges

Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.04MI Ne/Kamaoa RD · Structure no. 007000560400727

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,009 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKuhio HWY
CrossesUhelekawawa Canal
Location0.04MI Ne/Kamaoa RD
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates22.06106, -159.32122
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,200 (2017)
Projected traffic31,009 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal carry?

About 29,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Kuhio HWY over Uhelekawawa Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.