US Bridges

Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui Strm

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.55MI S/Kalae HWY · Structure no. 009004600501273

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui Strm in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2025. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMaunaloa HWY
CrossesManawainui Strm
Location0.55MI S/Kalae HWY
RouteU.S. Route 460
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.12502, -157.05404
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,900 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui Strm built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui Strm carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui Strm?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Maunaloa HWY over Manawainui Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.