US Bridges

Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.06MI E/Beg H1 · Structure no. 003000H11100006

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,170
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 17,170 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,066 by 2025. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesKalaeloa Blvd
CrossesFAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic)
Location0.06MI E/Beg H1
RouteCity Street 95
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33197, -158.0895
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,170 (2007)
Projected traffic20,066 by 2025
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic) carry?

About 17,170 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Kalaeloa Blvd over FAI-H1(PALAILAI Ic)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.