US Bridges

Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.1 MI E Kaimuki Ave · Structure no. 003000H10202515

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
816 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
112,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 816 ft (248.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesKap On-Ramp
CrossesManoa Palolo Drain Canal
Location0.1 MI E Kaimuki Ave
RouteInterstate 0H1
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.28922, -157.81625
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length816 ft (248.6 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,200 (2017)
Projected traffic141,757 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal 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 Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal carry?

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

How long is Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal?

The structure is 816 ft (248.6 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kap On-Ramp over Manoa Palolo Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.