US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Kaala Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 3.93MI E/Paauilo Plt RD · Structure no. 001000190306695

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Kaala Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Kaala Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2025. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesKaala Strm
Location3.93MI E/Paauilo Plt RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.01902, -155.32216
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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$4.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Kaala Strm built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Kaala 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 June 2023.

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

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

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Kaala Strm?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Kaala Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.