US Bridges

Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1)

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Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.60MI E/Queen Emma ST · Structure no. 003000H11202269

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWard Ave
CrossesWard Ave SEP(FAI-H1)
Location0.60MI E/Queen Emma ST
RouteCity Street 6215
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.30566, -157.84867
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2007)
Projected traffic25,000 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1) carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Ave over Ward Ave SEP(FAI-H1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.