PUUOPAE ROAD
Carrying PUUOPAE ROAD over PUUOPAE BR(KALAMA STRM)
0.01 MI W/KIPAPA-PUUOPAE, Kauai, Hawaii
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PUUOPAE ROAD
The PUUOPAE ROAD bridge in Kauai, Hawaii carries PUUOPAE ROAD over PUUOPAE BR(KALAMA STRM). It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.7 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,999 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PUUOPAE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Hawaii.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2020
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.7 m (65 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.9 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,999 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 007420201144002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PUUOPAE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PUUOPAE ROAD against other structures in Kauai 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 PUUOPAE ROAD?
PUUOPAE ROAD in Kauai, Hawaii has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PUUOPAE ROAD inspected?
PUUOPAE ROAD'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 1,999 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PUUOPAE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PUUOPAE ROAD?
PUUOPAE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PUUOPAE ROAD?
PUUOPAE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PUUOPAE ROAD and does age affect safety?
PUUOPAE ROAD was built in 2020, making it 6 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.
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