US Bridges

Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.51MI Ne/School ST · Structure no. 003000630400167

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,930 by 2025. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLikelike HWY Ib.
CrossesKalihi Strm
Location0.51MI Ne/School ST
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.34358, -157.86776
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2017)
Projected traffic61,930 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$987,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Likelike HWY Ib. over Kalihi Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.