Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B)
FairHonolulu County, Hawaii · 0.25MI Se/Waiakamilo RD · Structure no. 003000920400481
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 76 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 57,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,870 by 2025. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B) built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B) 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B) carry?
About 57,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B)?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Nimitz HWY over Kapalama Canal (w.B)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.