US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo)

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.06MI S/Honuapo Wharf RD · Structure no. 001000110306199

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo) in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,594 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesRailroad(honuapo)
Location0.06MI S/Honuapo Wharf RD
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.08913, -155.54966
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2019)
Projected traffic2,594 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo) carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Railroad(honuapo)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.