US Bridges

N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72

Fair

Maui County, Hawaii · 1.79 S Mehameha Loop · Structure no. 009372001100001

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72 is a concrete culvert carrying N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72 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.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,743 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Kihei Rd.
CrossesKealia Pond Outlet #72
Location1.79 S Mehameha Loop
RouteCounty Highway 310
CountyMaui County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.79702, -156.48667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,743 by 2025
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72 built?

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

What condition is N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Kihei Rd. over Kealia Pond Outlet #72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.