US Bridges

Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch Br

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.43NI Sw/Kulanihakoi Br · Structure no. 009000310300609

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch Br in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 42,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,315 by 2025. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPiilani HWY
CrossesWaipuilani Gulch Br
Location0.43NI Sw/Kulanihakoi Br
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.7586, -156.44884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,400 (2017)
Projected traffic32,315 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch Br built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch Br carry?

About 42,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch Br?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Piilani HWY over Waipuilani Gulch Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.