US Bridges

Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · Haleakala Hwy/Keahua Chrd · Structure no. 009000370301976

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 32,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,820 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHaleakala HWY
CrossesLowrie Ditch
LocationHaleakala Hwy/Keahua Chrd
RouteU.S. Route 37
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.86723, -156.38083
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,700 (2017)
Projected traffic32,820 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch carry?

About 32,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Haleakala HWY over Lowrie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.