US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Kupapaulua Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 1.50MI W/Ookala Acc RD · Structure no. 001000190306876

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
355 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Kupapaulua Strm is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Kupapaulua Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesKupapaulua Strm
Location1.50MI W/Ookala Acc RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.01269, -155.29647
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length355 ft (108.3 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$7.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Kupapaulua Strm built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Kupapaulua 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 2023.

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

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

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Kupapaulua Strm?

The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Kupapaulua Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.