US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Kaieie Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.27MI W/Kaieie RD · Structure no. 001000190309220

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Kaieie Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Kaieie Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,940 by 2025. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesKaieie Strm
Location0.27MI W/Kaieie RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.79448, -155.09645
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2017)
Projected traffic11,940 by 2025
Trucks6%
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Kaieie Strm built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Kaieie 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 February 2023.

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

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Kaieie Strm?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Kaieie Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.