US Bridges

Moanalua RD over Kahauiki Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.68MI E/Off Ramp Paa ST · Structure no. 003000780400438

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moanalua RD over Kahauiki Strm is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Moanalua RD over Kahauiki Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 108,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135,841 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 242 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoanalua RD
CrossesKahauiki Strm
Location0.68MI E/Off Ramp Paa ST
RouteU.S. Route 0H201
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.34176, -157.8866
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width242 ft (73.8 m)
Roadway width232 ft (70.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,100 (2017)
Projected traffic135,841 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moanalua RD over Kahauiki Strm built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Moanalua RD over Kahauiki 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Moanalua RD over Kahauiki Strm carry?

About 108,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Moanalua RD over Kahauiki Strm?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 242 ft wide.

Who owns Moanalua RD over Kahauiki Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.