US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Piikea Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 1.84MI N/Kamani ST · Structure no. 001000110307307

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,036
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Piikea Strm is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Piikea Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2027. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesPiikea Strm
Location1.84MI N/Kamani ST
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.22445, -155.46033
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,036 (2019)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2027
Trucks6%
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$411,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Piikea Strm built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Piikea Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

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

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Piikea Strm?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Piikea Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.