US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Nienie Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.98MI W/Pakalana ST · Structure no. 001000190305585

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Nienie Strm is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Nienie Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,746 by 2025. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesNienie Strm
Location0.98MI W/Pakalana ST
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.07051, -155.47906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2019)
Projected traffic7,746 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$823,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Nienie Strm built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Nienie 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 March 2024.

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

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Nienie Strm?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Nienie Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.