US Bridges

Haleakala Crtr RD over Waiale Gulch

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 8.50MI E/Haleakala HWY · Structure no. 009003780500850

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haleakala Crtr RD over Waiale Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haleakala Crtr RD over Waiale Gulch in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHaleakala Crtr RD
CrossesWaiale Gulch
Location8.50MI E/Haleakala HWY
RouteU.S. Route 378
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.76522, -156.25829
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,338 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$370,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haleakala Crtr RD over Waiale Gulch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Haleakala Crtr RD 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 Haleakala Crtr RD over Waiale Gulch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Haleakala Crtr RD over Waiale Gulch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Haleakala Crtr RD over Waiale Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.