US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.01MI N/N Spur Pahala Ac · Structure no. 001000110307126

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,036
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2025. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesPaauau Strm
Location0.01MI N/N Spur Pahala Ac
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.19991, -155.47098
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,036 (2019)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm carry?

About 2,036 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Paauau Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.