US Bridges

Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu Strm Br

FairPosted for load

Kauai County, Hawaii · 0.28MI Nw/Kuhio HWY JCT · Structure no. 007520171152002

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu Strm Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu Strm Br in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 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 647 vehicles a day, projected to reach 809 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKalihiwai RD
CrossesPuukumu Strm Br
Location0.28MI Nw/Kuhio HWY JCT
RouteCounty Highway 52017
CountyKauai County
StateHawaii
Coordinates22.21574, -159.42022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (1986)
Projected traffic809 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu Strm Br built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu 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 Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu Strm Br carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu Strm Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Kalihiwai RD over Puukumu Strm Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.