US Bridges

Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream

FairPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.03MI W/Lower Nahiku RD · Structure no. 009003600502502

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream 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 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 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHana HWY
CrossesMakapipi Stream
Location0.03MI W/Lower Nahiku RD
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.80723, -156.09619
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream built?

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

What condition is Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream carry?

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

How long is Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hana HWY over Makapipi Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.