US Bridges

Kal HWY over Wailupe Strm Ib

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.08MI W/East Hind DR · Structure no. 003000720401504

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kal HWY over Wailupe Strm Ib is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kal HWY over Wailupe Strm Ib in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,678 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKal HWY
CrossesWailupe Strm Ib
Location0.08MI W/East Hind DR
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.27846, -157.75082
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2017)
Projected traffic81,678 by 2025
Trucks5%
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
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$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kal HWY over Wailupe Strm Ib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kal HWY over Wailupe Strm Ib 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 Wailupe Strm Ib carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kal HWY over Wailupe Strm Ib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Kal HWY over Wailupe Strm Ib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.