US Bridges

Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.18MI N/Poamoho RD · Structure no. 003000990300626

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,960 by 2025. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesUP Poamoho Strm
Location0.18MI N/Poamoho RD
RouteU.S. Route 99
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.51836, -158.03905
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2019)
Projected traffic21,960 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over UP Poamoho Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.