US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Nanue Strm

Poor

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 1.66MI W/Kauniho RD · Structure no. 001000190308146

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
531 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Nanue Strm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Nanue Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,781 by 2025. The structure is 531 ft (161.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesNanue Strm
Location1.66MI W/Kauniho RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.92731, -155.15626
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length531 ft (161.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2019)
Projected traffic6,781 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$21.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Nanue Strm built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Nanue Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

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

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Nanue Strm?

The structure is 531 ft (161.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Nanue Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.