US Bridges

Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa Gulch

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.05MI N/Kamehameiki RD · Structure no. 009003770500255

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

About this bridge

Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa Gulch is a concrete tee beam carrying Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa Gulch 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 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKekaulike Ave
CrossesHapapa Gulch
Location0.05MI N/Kamehameiki RD
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.76033, -156.3072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa Gulch built?

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

What condition is Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa Gulch carry?

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

How long is Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa Gulch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kekaulike Ave over Hapapa Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.