US Bridges

Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.40MI E/Univer Ave Sep · Structure no. 003000H11202476

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1) is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 29,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,759 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Waialae RD
CrossesWaialae RD SEP(FAI-H1)
Location0.40MI E/Univer Ave Sep
RouteU.S. Route 7601
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.29035, -157.81745
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2017)
Projected traffic25,759 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$466,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1) 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 Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1) carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Old Waialae RD over Waialae RD SEP(FAI-H1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.