US Bridges

Farr HWY over Ulehawa Strm

Poor

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.08MI W/Mohihi RD · Structure no. 003000930400640

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr HWY over Ulehawa Strm is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farr HWY over Ulehawa Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,916 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarr HWY
CrossesUlehawa Strm
Location0.08MI W/Mohihi RD
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.39238, -158.15729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2017)
Projected traffic46,916 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$917,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr HWY over Ulehawa Strm built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Farr HWY over Ulehawa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farr HWY over Ulehawa Strm carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Farr HWY over Ulehawa Strm?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Farr HWY over Ulehawa Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.