US Bridges

Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 526KAHUKU of Haiku RD · Structure no. 003000830303972

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm is a concrete culvert carrying Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,020 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKahekili HWY
CrossesHeeia Strm
Location526KAHUKU of Haiku RD
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.41823, -157.81433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2017)
Projected traffic36,020 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm carry?

About 32,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Kahekili HWY over Heeia Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.