US Bridges

Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.46MI E/Aiea Ic Ped Op · Structure no. 003000780400097

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 18,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,528 by 2025. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp Ew
CrossesMoanalua Rd(hic #7)
Location0.46MI E/Aiea Ic Ped Op
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.37187, -157.92219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2017)
Projected traffic44,528 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7) carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7)?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ew over Moanalua Rd(hic #7)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.