US Bridges

Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob)

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.14MI Ne/Vineyard Blvd · Structure no. 003000610400014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,510 by 2025. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPali HWY
CrossesFAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob)
Location0.14MI Ne/Vineyard Blvd
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31444, -157.85458
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2017)
Projected traffic33,510 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$760,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob) carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pali HWY over FAI-H1(STRUCT #1 Ob)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.