US Bridges

Kam HWY over Waimea Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.04MI Ne/Waimea Bh Pav R · Structure no. 003000830300573

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Waimea Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Waimea Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,848 by 2025. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesWaimea Strm
Location0.04MI Ne/Waimea Bh Pav R
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.63926, -158.06076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,848 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Waimea Strm built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam HWY over Waimea 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Waimea Strm carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Waimea Strm?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Waimea Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.