US Bridges

Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · .1 MI N of Kahuku Old Mil · Structure no. 003000830301534

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,670 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesKamehameha Highway
CrossesKahuku Stream
Location.1 MI N of Kahuku Old Mil
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.6778, -157.95282
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2017)
Projected traffic7,670 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Kamehameha Highway over Kahuku Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.