US Bridges

Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.02MI W/Bay ST · Structure no. 003000720401307

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 89 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 54,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,296 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKal HWY
CrossesKuliouou Strm
Location0.02MI W/Bay ST
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.28622, -157.72165
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,100 (2017)
Projected traffic76,296 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm carry?

About 54,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Kal HWY over Kuliouou Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.