US Bridges

FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.97MI N/Meheula Pkwy Br · Structure no. 003000H20100624

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,005 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
69,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 69,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,209 by 2025. The structure is 1,005 ft (306.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAI-H2(O.B.)
CrossesWaikakalaua Strm
Location0.97MI N/Meheula Pkwy Br
RouteInterstate 0H2
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.47499, -158.01655
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,005 ft (306.4 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,300 (2019)
Projected traffic71,209 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm carry?

About 69,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm?

The structure is 1,005 ft (306.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H2(O.B.) over Waikakalaua Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.