US Bridges

Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch

FairPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.21MI S/Kokomo RD · Structure no. 009003650700299

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,540
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,425 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMakawao Ave
CrossesMaliko Gulch
Location0.21MI S/Kokomo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.86379, -156.30614
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (1981)
Projected traffic4,425 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$221,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Makawao Ave over Maliko Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.