Nimitz HWY over Kalihi Strm
PoorHonolulu County, Hawaii · 0.02MI Se/Middle ST · Structure no. 003000920400363
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nimitz HWY over Kalihi Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nimitz HWY over Kalihi Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 4 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,975 by 2025. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 88 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nimitz HWY over Kalihi Strm built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nimitz HWY over Kalihi 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nimitz HWY over Kalihi Strm carry?
About 24,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nimitz HWY over Kalihi Strm?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Nimitz HWY over Kalihi Strm?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.