FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAMALAHOA

Carrying MAMALAHOA over MAMALAHOA/KAAHAKINI STRM

TMK 2-9-03:39, Hawaii, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MAMALAHOA

The MAMALAHOA bridge in Hawaii, Hawaii carries MAMALAHOA over MAMALAHOA/KAAHAKINI STRM. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Hawaii bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MAMALAHOA compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Hawaii bridges
241
Bridges in Hawaii · 10 in Poor condition
MAMALAHOA 18.1 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001290001100001

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

MAMALAHOA is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MAMALAHOA against other structures in Hawaii and across Hawaii. Hawaii bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MAMALAHOA?

MAMALAHOA in Hawaii, Hawaii has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MAMALAHOA inspected?

MAMALAHOA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 40 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAMALAHOA is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MAMALAHOA?

MAMALAHOA has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAMALAHOA?

MAMALAHOA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MAMALAHOA and does age affect safety?

MAMALAHOA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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