US Bridges

H3 over Haiku Valley

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 2.14 MI W of Likelike HWY · Structure no. 003000H30200647

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
645 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
49,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H3 over Haiku Valley is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H3 over Haiku Valley in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 54,950 by 2027. The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesH3
CrossesHaiku Valley
Location2.14 MI W of Likelike HWY
RouteInterstate 0H3
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.40379, -157.83426
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length645 ft (196.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,100 (2017)
Projected traffic54,950 by 2027
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 H3 over Haiku Valley built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is H3 over Haiku Valley 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 H3 over Haiku Valley carry?

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

How long is H3 over Haiku Valley?

The structure is 645 ft (196.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns H3 over Haiku Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.