Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay
PoorPosted for loadKauai County, Hawaii · 0.1 MI Nw/Alania RD · Structure no. 007210001510004
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay is a concrete culvert carrying Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Lawai Road over Kukuiula Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.