US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Pahoehoe Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.62MI W/Kuikahi RD · Structure no. 001000190309368

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Pahoehoe Strm is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Pahoehoe Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 113 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesPahoehoe Strm
Location0.62MI W/Kuikahi RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.77476, -155.09377
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Pahoehoe Strm built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Pahoehoe 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 2025.

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

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

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Pahoehoe Strm?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Pahoehoe Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.