US Bridges

Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu Gulch

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · .62 MI E Honoapiilani HWY · Structure no. 009003800500063

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu Gulch in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 16,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,500 by 2027. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKuihelani Highway
CrossesPaleaahu Gulch
Location.62 MI E Honoapiilani HWY
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.82205, -156.49956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2017)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu Gulch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu Gulch carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu Gulch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kuihelani Highway over Paleaahu Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.