US Bridges

Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch

GoodPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · 5.18MI/XX Hana HWY · Structure no. 009332001100001

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch is a concrete slab carrying Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch in Maui County, Hawaii. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Kula RD
CrossesKalialinui Gulch
Location5.18MI/XX Hana HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.80426, -156.32317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1989)
Projected traffic38 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch 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 Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Kula RD over Kalialinui Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.