US Bridges

H-3 over Likelike HWY

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 2.37 MI W of Kam HWY · Structure no. 003000H30200841

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,682 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
37,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H-3 over Likelike HWY is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying H-3 over Likelike HWY in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 37,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,100 by 2027. The structure is 1,682 ft (512.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesH-3
CrossesLikelike HWY
Location2.37 MI W of Kam HWY
RouteInterstate 0H3
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38997, -157.81314
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,682 ft (512.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,200 (2017)
Projected traffic30,100 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H-3 over Likelike HWY built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-3 over Likelike HWY 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does H-3 over Likelike HWY carry?

About 37,200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is H-3 over Likelike HWY?

The structure is 1,682 ft (512.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns H-3 over Likelike HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.