US Bridges

Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm)

Good

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.01 MI W/Kipapa-Puuopae · Structure no. 007420201144002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,999
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm) in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,999 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,999 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPuuopae Road
CrossesPuuopae Br(kalama Strm)
Location0.01 MI W/Kipapa-Puuopae
RouteCounty Highway 44011
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates22.06833, -159.37306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,999 (2020)
Projected traffic2,999 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byUnknown
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm) carry?

About 1,999 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Puuopae Road over Puuopae Br(kalama Strm)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Unknown.