US Bridges

Kam HWY over N Punaluu Strm

Poor

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 1.53MI Se/Scrd Falls RD · Structure no. 003000830302412

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over N Punaluu Strm is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kam HWY over N Punaluu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,343 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesN Punaluu Strm
Location1.53MI Se/Scrd Falls RD
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.58253, -157.88693
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over N Punaluu Strm built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam HWY over N Punaluu 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 N Punaluu Strm carry?

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

How long is Kam HWY over N Punaluu Strm?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over N Punaluu Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.