US Bridges

Kuihelani Highway over Waihee Ditch

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 3 MI E Honoapiilani HWY · Structure no. 009003800500307

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuihelani Highway over Waihee Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Kuihelani Highway over Waihee Ditch 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 24,500 by 2027. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 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
CrossesWaihee Ditch
Location3 MI E Honoapiilani HWY
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.85323, -156.48246
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (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 traffic24,500 by 2027
Trucks—
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 Waihee Ditch built?

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

What condition is Kuihelani Highway over Waihee Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kuihelani Highway over Waihee Ditch carry?

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

How long is Kuihelani Highway over Waihee Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kuihelani Highway over Waihee Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.