US Bridges

Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br

FairPosted for load

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.09MI Sw/Koloa RD JCT · Structure no. 007230411123003

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,018
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,018 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,273 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLauoho RD
CrossesLawai Strm Br
Location0.09MI Sw/Koloa RD JCT
RouteCounty Highway 23041
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.92089, -159.50748
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (1986)
Projected traffic1,273 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br 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 Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lauoho RD over Lawai Strm Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.