US Bridges

FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.08MI E/Queen Emma ST · Structure no. 003000H10202217

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op) is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 178,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,054 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-H1
CrossesPunchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op)
Location0.08MI E/Queen Emma ST
RouteInterstate 0H1
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31161, -157.85264
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,400 (2017)
Projected traffic197,054 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$740,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op) carry?

About 178,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op)?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H1 over Punchbowl ST Sep(hwy Op)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.