US Bridges

Hawaii Belt Road over Panaewa Stream

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 3.83 MI NE Pahala Junc · Structure no. 001000110307506

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,036
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt Road over Panaewa Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Hawaii Belt Road over Panaewa Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt Road
CrossesPanaewa Stream
Location3.83 MI NE Pahala Junc
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.2484, -155.44415
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed—
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$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt Road over Panaewa Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Hawaii Belt Road over Panaewa Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt Road over Panaewa Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.