US Bridges

Kam HWY over Kalihi Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 500E/MIDDLE St/Kam HWY · Structure no. 003062071400019

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
61,788
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Kalihi Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Kalihi Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 99 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 5 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 61,788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77,235 by 2025. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKam HWY
CrossesKalihi Strm
Location500E/MIDDLE St/Kam HWY
RouteCity Street 6207
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33287, -157.88851
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,788 (2007)
Projected traffic77,235 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$937,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Kalihi Strm built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is Kam HWY over Kalihi 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Kalihi Strm carry?

About 61,788 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Kam HWY over Kalihi Strm?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Kalihi Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.