US Bridges

South King ST over Fort ST Mall

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Bet Bishop St/Bethel ST · Structure no. 003062081400252

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,141
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South King ST over Fort ST Mall is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South King ST over Fort ST Mall in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,263 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth King ST
CrossesFort ST Mall
LocationBet Bishop St/Bethel ST
RouteCity Street 7402
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.30917, -157.86208
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,141 (2022)
Projected traffic29,263 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$248,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South King ST over Fort ST Mall built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is South King ST over Fort ST Mall in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does South King ST over Fort ST Mall carry?

About 26,141 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South King ST over Fort ST Mall?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns South King ST over Fort ST Mall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.