US Bridges

Nowelo Street over Waiakea Stream

Good

Hawaii County, Hawaii · 0.5MI E Komohana ST on Uh · Structure no. 001UHILO1900085

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nowelo Street over Waiakea Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nowelo Street over Waiakea Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNowelo Street
CrossesWaiakea Stream
Location0.5MI E Komohana ST on Uh
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.70044, -155.08472
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic750 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nowelo Street over Waiakea Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nowelo Street over Waiakea 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 Nowelo Street over Waiakea Stream carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nowelo Street over Waiakea Stream?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nowelo Street over Waiakea Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.