US Bridges

Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn)

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.10MI E/Lehua Ave · Structure no. 003000990401871

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,210 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesPearl City Strm(east Bn)
Location0.10MI E/Lehua Ave
RouteU.S. Route 99
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.39321, -157.96876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,200 (2017)
Projected traffic54,210 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn) carry?

About 36,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Pearl City Strm(east Bn)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.