US Bridges

Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street

Poor

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.42MI S of Hokiokio Pl · Structure no. 009030001400217

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesLahaina Bypass
CrossesPunakea Street
Location0.42MI S of Hokiokio Pl
RouteU.S. Route 3000
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.85528, -156.6575
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lahaina Bypass over Punakea Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.