US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Wailoa Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.17MI E/Int Kam Ave/M H · Structure no. 001000190409828

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Wailoa Strm is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Wailoa Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesWailoa Strm
Location0.17MI E/Int Kam Ave/M H
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHawaii County
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.72249, -155.0704
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2019)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Wailoa Strm built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Wailoa 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 April 2023.

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

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Wailoa Strm?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Wailoa Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.