US Bridges

Pali HWY over Pauoa RD

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.46MI Ne/Sch ST · Structure no. 003000610400064

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pali HWY over Pauoa RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pali HWY over Pauoa RD 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,380 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesPali HWY
CrossesPauoa RD
Location0.46MI Ne/Sch ST
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.32004, -157.8499
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pali HWY over Pauoa RD built?

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

What condition is Pali HWY over Pauoa RD 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 RD carry?

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

How long is Pali HWY over Pauoa RD?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pali HWY over Pauoa RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.