US Bridges

Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.16M Nw/Ala Kinoiki-Wail · Structure no. 007220011128005

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAla Kinoiki
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.16M Nw/Ala Kinoiki-Wail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.90922, -159.46161
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream 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 Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ala Kinoiki over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.