US Bridges

Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.09MI Nw/Hawaii Kai DR · Structure no. 003074001400545

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
54,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 89 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 54,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,296 by 2025. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKal HWY
CrossesKuapa Pd-Maunalua
Location0.09MI Nw/Hawaii Kai DR
RouteU.S. Route 72
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.28541, -157.71872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,100 (2017)
Projected traffic76,296 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua 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 Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua carry?

About 54,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua?

The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Kal HWY over Kuapa Pd-Maunalua?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.