Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (w.B)
FairHonolulu County, Hawaii · 0.39MI W/Farr HWY · Structure no. 003000990401746
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (w.B) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (w.B) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,323 by 2025. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (w.B) built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (w.B) carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (w.B)?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old Kam HWY over Waiawa Strm (w.B)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.