Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau Strm
PoorHawaii County, Hawaii · 0.98MI E/Kauniho RD · Structure no. 001000190308410
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 775 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau Strm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4 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 775 ft (236.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau Strm built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau Strm carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau Strm?
The structure is 775 ft (236.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Hakalau Strm?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.