US Bridges

Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.48MI N/Hoomana Pl · Structure no. 003009300501315

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFarr HWY
CrossesPolipoli Strm
Location0.48MI N/Hoomana Pl
RouteU.S. Route 930
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.5807, -158.1853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed—
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$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm carry?

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

How long is Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Farr HWY over Polipoli Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.