Kam HWY over Kahaluu Strm
PoorHonolulu County, Hawaii · 0.14MI S/Waihee RD · Structure no. 003000830303639
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 322 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kam HWY over Kahaluu Strm is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kam HWY over Kahaluu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 22,630 by 2025. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kam HWY over Kahaluu Strm built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kam HWY over Kahaluu 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Kam HWY over Kahaluu Strm carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kam HWY over Kahaluu Strm?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Kam HWY over Kahaluu Strm?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.