US Bridges

Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 Ib

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.73MI Ne/Pali Lkot RD · Structure no. 003000610300632

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

About this bridge

Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 Ib is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 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 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,790 by 2025. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPali HWY
CrossesPali Br #7 Ib
Location0.73MI Ne/Pali Lkot RD
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.36989, -157.78574
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 Ib built?

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

What condition is Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 Ib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 Ib carry?

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

How long is Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 Ib?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pali HWY over Pali Br #7 Ib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.