US Bridges

Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 1.15MI S/Satellite Trk ST · Structure no. 003009300500272

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarr HWY
CrossesPunapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc
Location1.15MI S/Satellite Trk ST
RouteState Highway 930
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.5344, -158.22855
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Farr HWY over Punapohaku Strm-Dbl Cbc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.