US Bridges

Kam V HWY over Ohia Strm

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.45MI W/Kilohana Sch · Structure no. 009004500900268

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam V HWY over Ohia Strm is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Kam V HWY over Ohia Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKam V HWY
CrossesOhia Strm
Location0.45MI W/Kilohana Sch
RouteState Highway 450
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.05655, -156.84153
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,178 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam V HWY over Ohia Strm built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam V HWY over Ohia Strm 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kam V HWY over Ohia Strm?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kam V HWY over Ohia Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.