US Bridges

Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.47MI Ne/Conn Side RD · Structure no. 009000300300829

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,146 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHonoapiilani HWY
CrossesKahana Strm/Kahana Kai
Location0.47MI Ne/Conn Side RD
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.97676, -156.67478
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2017)
Projected traffic17,146 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Honoapiilani HWY over Kahana Strm/Kahana Kai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.