US Bridges

Kal HWY over Waimanalo Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.055MI Nw/Flamingo ST · Structure no. 003000720700329

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kal HWY over Waimanalo Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kal HWY over Waimanalo Strm 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 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,340 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesKal HWY
CrossesWaimanalo Strm
Location0.055MI Nw/Flamingo ST
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.35037, -157.72822
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2017)
Projected traffic26,340 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$441,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kal HWY over Waimanalo Strm built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kal HWY over Waimanalo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kal HWY over Waimanalo Strm carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kal HWY over Waimanalo Strm?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Kal HWY over Waimanalo Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.