US Bridges

Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.31MI S/Polipoli RD · Structure no. 009000370300802

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,668 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKula HWY
CrossesWaiohuli "a" Strm
Location0.31MI S/Polipoli RD
RouteU.S. Route 37
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.7253, -156.34141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,668 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kula HWY over Waiohuli "a" Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.