US Bridges

Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha Stream

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 2.7MI N of Ookala Acc · Structure no. 001000190306757

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
773 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 7,410 by 2025. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHi Belt Road
CrossesKealakaha Stream
Location2.7MI N of Ookala Acc
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.01503, -155.3139
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span601 ft (183.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha Stream built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha Stream carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha Stream?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 601 ft (183.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hi Belt Road over Kealakaha Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.