US Bridges

Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch

FairPosted for load

Maui County, Hawaii · Kaohu ST Frontg Iao Sch · Structure no. 009358001100001

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,519
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,899 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKaohu ST
CrossesSpreckelsville Ditch
LocationKaohu ST Frontg Iao Sch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.88395, -156.50031
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,519 (1988)
Projected traffic1,899 by 2025
Trucks0%
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

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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch built?

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

What condition is Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch carry?

About 1,519 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kaohu ST over Spreckelsville Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.