Pali HWY over Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls
FairHonolulu County, Hawaii · 0.48MI Ne/Pauoa RD · Structure no. 003000610400112
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pali HWY over Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pali HWY over Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pali HWY over Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pali HWY over Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls 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 Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls carry?
About 33,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pali HWY over Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Pali HWY over Nuuanu Strm Kapena Falls?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.