US Bridges

Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.64MI Ne/Pali Lkot RD · Structure no. 003000610300623

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 42,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,790 by 2025. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPali HWY
CrossesPali Br 5A Ob
Location0.64MI Ne/Pali Lkot RD
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.36934, -157.7871
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,100 (2017)
Projected traffic68,790 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob 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 Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob carry?

About 42,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pali HWY over Pali Br 5A Ob?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.