US Bridges

Kahekili HWY over Waihee Strm

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.11MI N/Waihee Vlly RD · Structure no. 009003400500233

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahekili HWY over Waihee Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kahekili HWY over Waihee Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,416 by 2025. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKahekili HWY
CrossesWaihee Strm
Location0.11MI N/Waihee Vlly RD
RouteU.S. Route 340
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.944, -156.51593
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2017)
Projected traffic1,416 by 2025
Trucks3%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kahekili HWY over Waihee Strm built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahekili HWY over Waihee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kahekili HWY over Waihee Strm carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kahekili HWY over Waihee Strm?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kahekili HWY over Waihee Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.