US Bridges

Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm

FairPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 2.74MI W/Lower Nahiku RD · Structure no. 009003600502231

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,754 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHana HWY
CrossesPuaakaa Strm
Location2.74MI W/Lower Nahiku RD
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.8178, -156.12756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,754 by 2025
Trucks1%
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

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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hana HWY over Puaakaa Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.