US Bridges

Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.23MI Se/Kukuna RD · Structure no. 003000830302186

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi is a concrete tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,343 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKam HWY
CrossesPapau Strm-Waipuhi
Location0.23MI Se/Kukuna RD
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.60703, -157.90688
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic11,100 (2017)
Projected traffic11,343 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$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi built?

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

What condition is Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Papau Strm-Waipuhi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.