US Bridges

Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm

PoorPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 4.29MI S/Rd to Hamoa · Structure no. 009003600904464

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 563 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHana HWY
CrossesHonolewa Strm
Location4.29MI S/Rd to Hamoa
RouteCounty Highway 360
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.68314, -156.03026
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1998)
Projected traffic563 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hana HWY over Honolewa Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.