US Bridges

FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B )

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.95MI S/Kaneohe B Lo RD · Structure no. 003000H30201373

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B ) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B ) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,590 by 2025. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-H3
CrossesKailua I C (i B )
Location0.95MI S/Kaneohe B Lo RD
RouteInterstate 0H3
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.40662, -157.76604
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic13,590 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B ) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B ) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B ) carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B )?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-H3 over Kailua I C (i B )?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.