US Bridges

Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream

GoodPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 0.8MI E/Makani RD Int · Structure no. 009313401100001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream is a steel culvert carrying Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesKaupea Street
CrossesUnknown Stream
Location0.8MI E/Makani RD Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.84177, -156.32472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2008)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kaupea Street over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.