Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream
PoorPosted for loadKauai County, Hawaii · 0.07MI E/Poipu-Koloa JCT · Structure no. 007270100828001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,108
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 3 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 12,108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,135 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream 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 Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream carry?
About 12,108 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Koloa RD over Waikomo Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.