Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br)
PoorPosted for loadKauai County, Hawaii · 0.76MI W/Kipu-Hulemalu Jt · Structure no. 007340011134001
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1984 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br) in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br) built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br) 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 Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br) carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1984 count).
How long is Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br)?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Kipu RD over Huleia Strm(kipu Br)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.