US Bridges

Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.21MI E/Aala ST Ext Sep · Structure no. 003000H11102179

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,500 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNuuanu Ave
CrossesFAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep)
Location0.21MI E/Aala ST Ext Sep
RouteCity Street 8347
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31627, -157.85607
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2007)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep) 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 Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep) carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep)?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Nuuanu Ave over FAI-H1(NUUANU Ave Sep)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.