US Bridges

Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma Sep)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.30MI E/Nuuanu Ave Sep · Structure no. 003000H11102209

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,150
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma Sep) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma 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 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 24,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2025. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQueen Emma ST
CrossesFAI-H1(QUEEN Emma Sep)
Location0.30MI E/Nuuanu Ave Sep
RouteCity Street 6213
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31275, -157.85327
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,150 (2007)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma Sep) built?

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

What condition is Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma 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 Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma Sep) carry?

About 24,150 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma Sep)?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Queen Emma ST over FAI-H1(QUEEN Emma Sep)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.