US Bridges

Kam V HWY over Kaluaaha Strm

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.75MI E/Kilohana Sch · Structure no. 009004500900389

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam V HWY over Kaluaaha Strm is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kam V HWY over Kaluaaha 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 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKam V HWY
CrossesKaluaaha Strm
Location0.75MI E/Kilohana Sch
RouteState Highway 450
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.06351, -156.82546
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2017)
Projected traffic1,178 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$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam V HWY over Kaluaaha Strm built?

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

What condition is Kam V HWY over Kaluaaha 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 Kaluaaha Strm carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kam V HWY over Kaluaaha Strm?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kam V HWY over Kaluaaha Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.