US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Waiaama Strm

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Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.35MI E/Pepeekeo Acc RD · Structure no. 001000190308983

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Waiaama Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Waiaama Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,940 by 2025. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesWaiaama Strm
Location0.35MI E/Pepeekeo Acc RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.82753, -155.10429
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic11,940 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$914,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Waiaama Strm built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Waiaama 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 March 2023.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Waiaama Strm?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Waiaama Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.