US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Paheehee Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.09MI W/Akaka Falls RD · Structure no. 001000190308619

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Paheehee Strm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Paheehee Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1950, 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,781 by 2025. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesPaheehee Strm
Location0.09MI W/Akaka Falls RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.87554, -155.11182
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (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$11.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Paheehee Strm built?

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

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Paheehee Strm?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Paheehee Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.