US Bridges

FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 1.77MI E/Managers DR · Structure no. 003000H10200854

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1 in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 128,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,194 by 2025. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAI-H2
CrossesWaiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1
Location1.77MI E/Managers DR
RouteInterstate 0H1
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.39784, -157.98746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,800 (2017)
Projected traffic162,194 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1 carry?

About 128,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H2 over Waiawa Ic #5 FAI-H1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.