US Bridges

Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B)

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.10MI W/Kihale ST · Structure no. 003000990402075

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B) 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 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 49,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,900 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKam HWY
CrossesKalauao Strm (w.B)
Location0.10MI W/Kihale ST
RouteU.S. Route 99
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38075, -157.94015
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 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 traffic49,300 (2017)
Projected traffic67,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B) built?

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

What condition is Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B) carry?

About 49,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B)?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Kalauao Strm (w.B)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.