US Bridges

Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Betwn Kohou St/Kokea ST · Structure no. 003062071400140

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 26,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,680 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDillingham Blvd
CrossesKapalama Canal
LocationBetwn Kohou St/Kokea ST
RouteCity Street 7401
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.28889, -157.87306
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2017)
Projected traffic32,680 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Dillingham Blvd over Kapalama Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.