US Bridges

Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa Strm

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 7.37MI N/Camp Maluhia RD · Structure no. 009003400900927

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa Strm is a steel truss - thru carrying Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 42 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKahekili HWY
CrossesKahakuloa Strm
Location7.37MI N/Camp Maluhia RD
RouteCounty Highway 340
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.99562, -156.54861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1990)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$329,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa Strm built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa Strm carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa Strm?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kahekili HWY over Kahakuloa Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.