US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Umauma Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.34MI E/Kauniho RD · Structure no. 001000190308346

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Umauma Strm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Umauma Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 6,781 by 2025. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesUmauma Strm
Location0.34MI E/Kauniho RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.90725, -155.13577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length287 ft (87.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$12.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Umauma Strm built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Umauma 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 Umauma Strm carry?

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

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Umauma Strm?

The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Umauma Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.