US Bridges

Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.13MI E/P.H.Park RD · Structure no. 003000990401987

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 80 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 42,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,338 by 2025. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesWaimalu Strm(west Bn)
Location0.13MI E/P.H.Park RD
RouteU.S. Route 99
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38627, -157.95227
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,700 (2017)
Projected traffic65,338 by 2025
Trucks3%
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$926,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn) built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn) 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 2025.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn) carry?

About 42,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn)?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Waimalu Strm(west Bn)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.