US Bridges

Kam HWY over Laieloa Strm

Poor

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.09MI Se/Halelaa Blvd · Structure no. 003000830301851

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Laieloa Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Laieloa Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,725 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesLaieloa Strm
Location0.09MI Se/Halelaa Blvd
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.64789, -157.92272
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2017)
Projected traffic12,725 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$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Laieloa Strm built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam HWY over Laieloa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Laieloa Strm carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Laieloa Strm?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Laieloa Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.