The north shore of Kaua'i is famous for its one-lane bridges; this unique pair of one-lane, "temporary" Bailey bridges for Kuhio Highway crosses over the Wainiha River and has been in service for almost 20 years. The British developed the portable, prefabricated Bailey bridges in the early 1940s for temporary military use during World War II, and the bridges are still widely used around the world where temporary bridging is needed.
Kuhio Highway's Double One-Lane Bridges, Kaua'i The north shore of Kaua'i is famous for its one-lane bridges; this unique pair of one-lane, "temporary" Bailey bridges for Kuhio Highway crosses over the Wainiha River and has been in service for almost 20 years. The British developed the portable, prefabricated Bailey bridges in the early 1940s for temporary military use during World War II, and the bridges are still widely used around the world where temporary bridging is needed.