US Bridges

Kam HWY over Waialee Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 1.07MI Ne/Kaunala ST · Structure no. 003000830301059

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Waialee Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Waialee Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,756 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesWaialee Strm
Location1.07MI Ne/Kaunala ST
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.69124, -158.02033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,756 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Waialee Strm built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam HWY over Waialee Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Waialee Strm carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Waialee Strm?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Waialee Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.