US Bridges

FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB)

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.759MI E/Beg H3 · Structure no. 003000H30200075

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 49,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,220 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-H3
CrossesHalawa Strm(hic #5)(OB)
Location0.759MI E/Beg H3
RouteInterstate 0H3
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.37007, -157.91454
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,100 (2017)
Projected traffic45,220 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB) carry?

About 49,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB)?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H3 over Halawa Strm(hic #5)(OB)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.