US Bridges

Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.19MI E/Haiku&ulumalu · Structure no. 009000360301365

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,419 by 2025. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHana HWY
CrossesKaupakalua Strm
Location0.19MI E/Haiku&ulumalu
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.91861, -156.2975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic6,419 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hana HWY over Kaupakalua Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.