US Bridges

Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu)

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.26MI N/Ihe Pl · Structure no. 009003770500217

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu) is a concrete tee beam carrying Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu) in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKekaulike Ave
CrossesKeahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu)
Location0.26MI N/Ihe Pl
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.75494, -156.30746
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu) built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu) carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu)?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kekaulike Ave over Keahuaiwi Gulch(pulehu)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.