US Bridges

Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa Strm)

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 2.88MI Ne/Kekaha RD JCT · Structure no. 007120061112001

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa Strm) is a concrete slab carrying Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa Strm) in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 125 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 950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,188 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKokee RD
CrossesKokee Br(waipa Strm)
Location2.88MI Ne/Kekaha RD JCT
RouteCounty Highway 12006
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates22.00607, -159.70029
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (1986)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa Strm) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa Strm) carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa Strm)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kokee RD over Kokee Br(waipa Strm)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.