US Bridges

Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · Kahekili&waiehu Br Inv · Structure no. 009003400500004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult is a steel culvert carrying Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,449 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKahekili HWY
CrossesWaiehu Strm 2-12 Cult
LocationKahekili&waiehu Br Inv
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.91793, -156.49775
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,449 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kahekili HWY over Waiehu Strm 2-12 Cult?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.