US Bridges

Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3

FairPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.45MI E/Paakea Br · Structure no. 009003600502301

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3 is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3 in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 (6.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHana HWY
CrossesPaakea Strm-Unknown #3
Location0.45MI E/Paakea Br
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.81411, -156.11931
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3 carry?

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

How long is Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hana HWY over Paakea Strm-Unknown #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.