Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa Strm
FairKauai County, Hawaii · 0.63MI Nw/Kuhio HWY · Structure no. 007005800600062
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa Strm in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,326 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa Strm built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa Strm carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa Strm?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Kuamoo HWY over Opaekaa Strm?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.