US Bridges

Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm

Poor

Maui County, Hawaii · 12.99MI E/Kula HWY · Structure no. 009000310902825

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPiilani HWY
CrossesPoopoo Strm
Location12.99MI E/Kula HWY
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.6249, -156.21441
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (1998)
Projected traffic306 by 2025
Trucks0%
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Piilani HWY over Poopoo Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.