US Bridges

Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio Strm

Poor

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.04MI E/Kuilima Hotel RD · Structure no. 003000830301255

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,670 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesKuilima-Oio Strm
Location0.04MI E/Kuilima Hotel RD
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.6976, -157.99218
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2017)
Projected traffic7,670 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio Strm built?

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

What condition is Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio Strm carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio Strm?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Kuilima-Oio Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.