US Bridges

Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 1.77MI E/County Park · Structure no. 009004500500511

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,763 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKam V HWY
CrossesKawela Strm
Location1.77MI E/County Park
RouteU.S. Route 450
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.06487, -156.94871
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic2,763 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Kam V HWY over Kawela Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.