US Bridges

Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.31MI E/Rd to Halawa Jl · Structure no. 003000780400223

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 133,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,829 by 2025. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAla Kapuna ST
CrossesMoanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep
Location0.31MI E/Rd to Halawa Jl
RouteCity Street 0H201
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.36648, -157.90421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,600 (2017)
Projected traffic158,829 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$5.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep carry?

About 133,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ala Kapuna ST over Moanalua Rd-Red Hill Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.