KOOLAU RD
Carrying KOOLAU RD over WAIPAKE STRM(KIAKI BR)
0.32MI E/KUHIO HWY JCT, Kauai, Hawaii
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KOOLAU RD
The KOOLAU RD bridge in Kauai, Hawaii carries KOOLAU RD over WAIPAKE STRM(KIAKI BR). It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KOOLAU RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1921
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 007510011151001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
KOOLAU RD 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 KOOLAU RD 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 KOOLAU RD?
KOOLAU RD in Kauai, Hawaii has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KOOLAU RD inspected?
KOOLAU RD'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 90 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KOOLAU RD 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 KOOLAU RD?
KOOLAU RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KOOLAU RD?
KOOLAU RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is KOOLAU RD and does age affect safety?
KOOLAU RD was built in 1921, making it 105 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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