US Bridges

S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch

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Maui County, Hawaii · 0.05MI S/Kaonoulu ST Int · Structure no. 009000310900001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Kihei RD
CrossesKulanihakoa Ditch
Location0.05MI S/Kaonoulu ST Int
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.76553, -156.45843
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,400 (2017)
Projected traffic3,188 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch carry?

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

How long is S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S Kihei RD over Kulanihakoa Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.