US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Kolekole Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.10MI W/Kolekole Pk RD · Structure no. 001000190308549

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
498 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Kolekole Strm is a steel truss - thru carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Kolekole Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 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 5 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,781 by 2025. The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesKolekole Strm
Location0.10MI W/Kolekole Pk RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.88271, -155.11903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length498 ft (151.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic6,781 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Kolekole Strm built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Kolekole 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 December 2024.

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

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Kolekole Strm?

The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Kolekole Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.