US Bridges

Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.10MI E/Kinipopo ST · Structure no. 009000320400050

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 6 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 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,888 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKaahumanu Ave
CrossesWaiale RD
Location0.10MI E/Kinipopo ST
RouteU.S. Route 32
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.88869, -156.49739
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2017)
Projected traffic40,888 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD carry?

About 24,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Kaahumanu Ave over Waiale RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.