US Bridges

Pali HWY over Partial Br #8(GULCH)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.26MI Ne/Pauoa RD · Structure no. 003000610400090

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pali HWY over Partial Br #8(GULCH) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pali HWY over Partial Br #8(GULCH) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,790 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPali HWY
CrossesPartial Br #8(GULCH)
Location0.26MI Ne/Pauoa RD
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.3225, -157.84678
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,600 (2017)
Projected traffic85,790 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$415,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pali HWY over Partial Br #8(GULCH) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pali HWY over Partial Br #8(GULCH) 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 Partial Br #8(GULCH) carry?

About 33,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pali HWY over Partial Br #8(GULCH)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pali HWY over Partial Br #8(GULCH)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.