US Bridges

Maunaloa HWY over Kalamaula Struct #1

Good

Maui County, Hawaii · 1.84MI S/Kalae HWY · Structure no. 009004600501402

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maunaloa HWY over Kalamaula Struct #1 is a concrete slab carrying Maunaloa HWY over Kalamaula Struct #1 in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaunaloa HWY
CrossesKalamaula Struct #1
Location1.84MI S/Kalae HWY
RouteU.S. Route 460
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.10725, -157.05179
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maunaloa HWY over Kalamaula Struct #1 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maunaloa HWY over Kalamaula Struct #1 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 Kalamaula Struct #1 carry?

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

How long is Maunaloa HWY over Kalamaula Struct #1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Maunaloa HWY over Kalamaula Struct #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.