Haiku RD over Pauwela Gulch
PoorPosted for loadMaui County, Hawaii · 0.80MI/HAIKU & Kauhik · Structure no. 009339001100001
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haiku RD over Pauwela Gulch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haiku RD over Pauwela 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 875 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haiku RD over Pauwela Gulch built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haiku RD over Pauwela Gulch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Haiku RD over Pauwela Gulch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Haiku RD over Pauwela Gulch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Haiku RD over Pauwela Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.