US Bridges

Hawaii Belt Road over Makakupu Stream

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 2.24 MI N.Kamani St. · Structure no. 001000110307348

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,036
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt Road over Makakupu Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt Road over Makakupu Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesHawaii Belt Road
CrossesMakakupu Stream
Location2.24 MI N.Kamani St.
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.22889, -155.45692
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt Road over Makakupu Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt Road over Makakupu Stream 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 Road over Makakupu Stream carry?

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

How long is Hawaii Belt Road over Makakupu Stream?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt Road over Makakupu Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.