US Bridges

Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.57MI Ne/Pali Lkot RD · Structure no. 003000610300616

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,790 by 2025. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 61 (pali Hwy)
CrossesPali Br 4 Ib
Location0.57MI Ne/Pali Lkot RD
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.36877, -157.78822
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (122 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2019)
Projected traffic68,790 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib?

The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 61 (pali Hwy) over Pali Br 4 Ib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.