US Bridges

Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell)

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 7.27MI E/Kilohana Sch RD · Structure no. 009004500901040

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell) is a steel culvert carrying Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell) in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 515 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKam V HWY
CrossesHonouliwai STRM(3 Cell)
Location7.27MI E/Kilohana Sch RD
RouteState Highway 450
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.11087, -156.74514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2017)
Projected traffic515 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell) carry?

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

How long is Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Kam V HWY over Honouliwai STRM(3 Cell)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.