Suspension Bridges of Hawaii

This is a list of all 7 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Hawaii in USA. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1948: Kapaia

Kapaia, Hawaii, USA - Hanamaulu Stream
Bridgemeister ID:2470 (added 2008-12-20)
Year Completed:1948
Name:Kapaia
Location:Kapaia, Hawaii, USA
Crossing:Hanamaulu Stream
Coordinates:21.990740 N 159.364568 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Replaced, 2018
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1996: Waimea Swinging

Waimea, Hawaii, USA - Waimea River
Bridgemeister ID:643 (added 2003-02-16)
Year Completed:1996
Name:Waimea Swinging
Location:Waimea, Hawaii, USA
Crossing:Waimea River
Coordinates:21.96979 N 159.65652 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 76.2 meters (250 feet)

Notes:

  • Replaced a suspension bridge destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992.
  • 2022, January: Closed due to mudslide that occurred at one end of the bridge destroying the road next to the bridge and possibly damaging part of the bridge.
  • 2022, February: Project started to repair the bridge and provide temporary pedestrian access.

Annotated Citations:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

2008: Kapalua

Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii, USA - Kaopala Gulch
Bridgemeister ID:2451 (added 2008-07-13)
Year Completed:2008
Name:Kapalua
Location:Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Crossing:Kaopala Gulch
Coordinates:20.96236 N 156.63227 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Sahale, LLC (including Patrick S. O'Donnell)
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 109.7 meters (360 feet)

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

2018: Kapaia

Kapaia, Hawaii, USA - Hanamaulu Stream
Bridgemeister ID:2938 (added 2008-12-20)
Year Completed:2018
Name:Kapaia
Location:Kapaia, Hawaii, USA
Crossing:Hanamaulu Stream
Coordinates:21.990874 N 159.364376 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


(footbridge)

Makawao vicinity, Hawaii, USA
Bridgemeister ID:2504 (added 2009-03-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Makawao vicinity, Hawaii, USA
At or Near Feature:Piiholo Ranch
Coordinates:20.845529 N 156.293467 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 96.6 meters (317 feet)

Kapaa

Kapaa, Hawaii, USA - Kapaa Stream
Bridgemeister ID:2471 (added 2008-12-20)
Name:Kapaa
Location:Kapaa, Hawaii, USA
Crossing:Kapaa Stream
Coordinates:22.10394 N 159.32420 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2008)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 45.7 meters (150 feet)

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Swinging

Hanapepe, Hawaii, USA - Hanapepe River
Bridgemeister ID:283 (added before 2003)
Name:Swinging
Location:Hanapepe, Hawaii, USA
Crossing:Hanapepe River
Coordinates:21.912333 N 159.58875 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:HA20050114, HA20050206
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2008)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 67.1 meters (220 feet)

Notes:

  • Destroyed by Hurricane Iniki, 1992. Rebuilt.
  • Temporarily closed, week of January 10, 2005, because of damage due to storm. HA20050114: "A portion of the bridge has completely split apart from the end support at the town side of the bridge, said Al Afos of the county Roads Division." Appears to have reopened later in 2005.
  • Near (footbridge) - Hanapepe vicinity, Hawaii, USA.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell


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