Kawela BridgeScope: Prime Consultant for the replacement of the Kawela Stream Bridge.  The new 47’ wide by 56’ long bridge replaces the existing bridge that is structurally deficient and has an unacceptable hydraulic capacity.  The superstructure consists of prestressed voided slabs with a 6” concrete topping.  The bridge deck is designed to be integral with the abutments for the purpose of increasing the live load capacity of the bridge.  The bridge was designed with Context Sensitive Solutions in mind.  The bridge railings are reminiscent of the old style of railings that were the standard design in Hawaii in the past. To address the inadequate hydraulic capacity of the original bridge, many design options were presented to the owner for consideration and the selected design included recessing the channel bottom in the area beneath the bridge and lining the channel with concrete.  The channel depth is to be increased from 3.5’ to 7’, and widened from 40’ to 56’.