US Bridges

Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Tmk: 4-5-009:999 · Structure no. 001002400500771

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesHonokaa-Waipio RD
CrossesNienie Stream
LocationTmk: 4-5-009:999
RouteCounty Highway 240
StateHawaii
Coordinates20.08091, -155.47646
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$268,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Honokaa-Waipio RD over Nienie Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.