US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Kawaili Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 1.56MI E/Plt RD · Structure no. 001000190306458

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Kawaili Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Kawaili Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesKawaili Strm
Location1.56MI E/Plt RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.03334, -155.35527
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Kawaili Strm built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Kawaili 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 March 2024.

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

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Kawaili Strm?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Kawaili Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.