US Bridges

Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal

Good

Kauai County, Hawaii · Pacific Missile Range Fac · Structure no. 1HI1464

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal in Kauai County, Hawaii. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesImiloa RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationPacific Missile Range Fac
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates22.03069, -159.77994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Imiloa RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.