US Bridges

H-3 over N Halawa Stream

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 3.92MI E Moanalua Opass · Structure no. 003000H30200423

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
6,234 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
49,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H-3 over N Halawa Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying H-3 over N Halawa Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 49,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,310 by 2025. The structure is 6,234 ft (1,900 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesH-3
CrossesN Halawa Stream
Location3.92MI E Moanalua Opass
RouteInterstate 0H3
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.40662, -157.85921
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,100 (2017)
Projected traffic46,310 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H-3 over N Halawa Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-3 over N Halawa Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does H-3 over N Halawa Stream carry?

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

How long is H-3 over N Halawa Stream?

The structure is 6,234 ft (1,900 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns H-3 over N Halawa Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.