US Bridges

FAI-H1 over Palama St(hwy Op)

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.47MI E/Houghtailing ST · Structure no. 003000H10202091

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
610 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
196,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H1 over Palama St(hwy Op) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAI-H1 over Palama St(hwy Op) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 196,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 231,780 by 2025. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesFAI-H1
CrossesPalama St(hwy Op)
Location0.47MI E/Houghtailing ST
RouteInterstate 0H1
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.32394, -157.86418
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,900 (2017)
Projected traffic231,780 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H1 over Palama St(hwy Op) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-H1 over Palama St(hwy Op) 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 Palama St(hwy Op) carry?

About 196,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H1 over Palama St(hwy Op)?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H1 over Palama St(hwy Op)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.