US Bridges

Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula Strm

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · Puamana 0.35MI S/Aholo RD · Structure no. 009000300401675

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula Strm is a concrete frame carrying Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,875 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHonoapiilani HWY
CrossesKauaula Strm
LocationPuamana 0.35MI S/Aholo RD
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.86048, -156.66729
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2017)
Projected traffic24,875 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 SystemYes

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$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula Strm built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula Strm carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula Strm?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Honoapiilani HWY over Kauaula Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.