US Bridges

FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 1.05MI E/Waipahu ST Sep · Structure no. 003000H10200922

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,892 ft
62 main spans
Daily traffic
231,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 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 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 231,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 239,857 by 2025. The structure is 5,892 ft (1,795.9 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAI-H1
CrossesPearl City Viaduct
Location1.05MI E/Waipahu ST Sep
RouteInterstate 0H1
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38989, -157.96859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans62
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,892 ft (1,795.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231,700 (2019)
Projected traffic239,857 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct carry?

About 231,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct?

The structure is 5,892 ft (1,795.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H1 over Pearl City Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.