US Bridges

Kula HWY over Kalialinui "b" Strm

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.57MI N/Omaopio RD · Structure no. 009000370301383

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kula HWY over Kalialinui "b" Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kula HWY over Kalialinui "b" Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKula HWY
CrossesKalialinui "b" Strm
Location0.57MI N/Omaopio RD
RouteU.S. Route 37
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.80667, -156.32761
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic14,074 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kula HWY over Kalialinui "b" Strm built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kula HWY over Kalialinui "b" 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 Kalialinui "b" Strm carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Kula HWY over Kalialinui "b" Strm?

The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kula HWY over Kalialinui "b" Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.