US Bridges

Hana HWY over Alelele Strm

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 10.29MI W/Rd to Hamoa · Structure no. 009003600903873

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Alelele Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hana HWY over Alelele Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHana HWY
CrossesAlelele Strm
Location10.29MI W/Rd to Hamoa
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.64837, -156.08496
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (1998)
Projected traffic306 by 2025
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Alelele Strm built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Hana HWY over Alelele 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Alelele Strm carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Hana HWY over Alelele Strm?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hana HWY over Alelele Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.