US Bridges

Kekaulike Ave over Waiale Gulch

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 1.44MI N/Kimo DR · Structure no. 009003770500540

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kekaulike Ave over Waiale Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kekaulike Ave over Waiale Gulch in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,379 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKekaulike Ave
CrossesWaiale Gulch
Location1.44MI N/Kimo DR
RouteU.S. Route 377
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.79768, -156.30793
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic4,379 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kekaulike Ave over Waiale Gulch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kekaulike Ave over Waiale 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 Waiale Gulch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kekaulike Ave over Waiale Gulch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kekaulike Ave over Waiale Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.