US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Pukihae Strm

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.05MI W/Pukihae ST · Structure no. 001000190409666

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Pukihae Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Pukihae Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2025. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesPukihae Strm
Location0.05MI W/Pukihae ST
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.73253, -155.08988
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2017)
Projected traffic16,020 by 2025
Trucks5%
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$783,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Pukihae Strm built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Pukihae 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 February 2025.

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

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Pukihae Strm?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Pukihae Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.