US Bridges

Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi)

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.45MI E/Kaupakalua RD · Structure no. 009003600500045

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi) in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHana HWY
CrossesHalehaku Gulch(kakipi)
Location0.45MI E/Kaupakalua RD
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.91162, -156.26663
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2025
Trucks1%
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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi) carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hana HWY over Halehaku Gulch(kakipi)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.