US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Honolii Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.11MI E/Paukaa DR · Structure no. 001000190309493

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
544 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Honolii Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Honolii Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,845 by 2025. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesHonolii Strm
Location0.11MI E/Paukaa DR
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.75647, -155.09219
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2017)
Projected traffic16,845 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Honolii Strm built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Honolii Strm?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Honolii Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.