US Bridges

Kula HWY over Kaipoioi Strm

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.05MI S/Kekaulike Ave · Structure no. 009000370300900

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kula HWY over Kaipoioi Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kula HWY over Kaipoioi 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKula HWY
CrossesKaipoioi Strm
Location0.05MI S/Kekaulike Ave
RouteU.S. Route 37
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.73648, -156.33321
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2017)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2025
Trucks4%
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

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$376,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kula HWY over Kaipoioi Strm built?

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

What condition is Kula HWY over Kaipoioi 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kula HWY over Kaipoioi Strm carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kula HWY over Kaipoioi Strm?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kula HWY over Kaipoioi Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.