US Bridges

South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.10MI E/Old Waialae RD · Structure no. 003000H10202513

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king) is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 112,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,757 by 2025. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth King ST
CrossesManoa Palolo Strm(king)
Location0.10MI E/Old Waialae RD
RouteInterstate 0H1
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.28915, -157.81616
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,200 (2017)
Projected traffic141,757 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king) carry?

About 112,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns South King ST over Manoa Palolo Strm(king)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.