US Bridges

Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.01MI W/Puaae RD · Structure no. 003063001400065

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,835 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKaneohe Bay DR
CrossesKawa Strm
Location0.01MI W/Puaae RD
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.40581, -157.79042
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2017)
Projected traffic29,835 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm 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 Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Kaneohe Bay DR over Kawa Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.