US Bridges

Pali HWY over Pauoa Strm Culvt

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.26MI Ne/Sch ST · Structure no. 003000610400044

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pali HWY over Pauoa Strm Culvt is a concrete culvert carrying Pali HWY over Pauoa Strm Culvt in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 100 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 5 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,380 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesPali HWY
CrossesPauoa Strm Culvt
Location0.26MI Ne/Sch ST
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31764, -157.85165
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2017)
Projected traffic82,380 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pali HWY over Pauoa Strm Culvt built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Pali HWY over Pauoa Strm Culvt 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 Pauoa Strm Culvt carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pali HWY over Pauoa Strm Culvt?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Pali HWY over Pauoa Strm Culvt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.