US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Mohuna Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 3.10MI E/Paauilo Plt RD · Structure no. 001000190306612

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Mohuna Strm is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Mohuna Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesMohuna Strm
Location3.10MI E/Paauilo Plt RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.02515, -155.33355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 and pedestrian
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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Mohuna Strm built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Mohuna 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Mohuna Strm?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Mohuna Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.