US Bridges

FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.55MI E/Mccully ST Sep · Structure no. 003000H10202463

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
142,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 142,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,766 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI-H1
CrossesUniversity Ave Sep
Location0.55MI E/Mccully ST Sep
RouteInterstate 0H1
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.29454, -157.82124
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,000 (2017)
Projected traffic183,766 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep carry?

About 142,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H1 over University Ave Sep?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.