US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Kapue Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.70MI W/Kaieie RD · Structure no. 001000190309317

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Kapue Strm is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Kapue 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,845 by 2025. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesKapue Strm
Location0.70MI W/Kaieie RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.78149, -155.09279
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length413 ft (125.9 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 traffic13,600 (2019)
Projected traffic16,845 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$6.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Kapue Strm built?

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

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

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Kapue Strm?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Kapue Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.