US Bridges

Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob

Poor

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 500E/MIDDLE St/Kam HWY · Structure no. 003062071400018

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70,510
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob is a concrete tee beam carrying Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 70,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88,138 by 2025. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKam Hwy/Keehi Ic
CrossesKalihi Strm /Ob
Location500E/MIDDLE St/Kam HWY
RouteCity Street 6207
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33298, -157.88833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,510 (2007)
Projected traffic88,138 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob carry?

About 70,510 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kam Hwy/Keehi Ic over Kalihi Strm /Ob?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.