Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east)
PoorHonolulu County, Hawaii · 0.02MI W/Mekia ST · Structure no. 003000720700285
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,340 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east) built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east) carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east)?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Kal HWY over Kahawai Strm(east)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.