US Bridges

Hana HWY over Lanikele Strm

FairPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 2.74MI E/Lower Nahiku RD · Structure no. 009003600502779

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Lanikele Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hana HWY over Lanikele Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHana HWY
CrossesLanikele Strm
Location2.74MI E/Lower Nahiku RD
RouteU.S. Route 360
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.79896, -156.06351
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 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$495,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Lanikele Strm built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hana HWY over Lanikele 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Lanikele Strm carry?

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

How long is Hana HWY over Lanikele Strm?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hana HWY over Lanikele Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.