US Bridges

FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.30MI E/Ola Lane · Structure no. 003000H10201978

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 180,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,979 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI-H1
CrossesRichard Ln/Kalihi Strm
Location0.30MI E/Ola Lane
RouteInterstate 0H1
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33578, -157.87773
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,200 (2017)
Projected traffic196,979 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$8.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm carry?

About 180,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H1 over Richard Ln/Kalihi Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.