US Bridges

Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70

GoodPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 15.44MI N/Camp Maluhia RD · Structure no. 009000300303640

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70 is a concrete tee beam carrying Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70 in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,696 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKahekili HWY
CrossesHonokohau Strm Br #70
Location15.44MI N/Camp Maluhia RD
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.02048, -156.60894
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2017)
Projected traffic2,696 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kahekili HWY over Honokohau Strm Br #70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.