US Bridges

ST Louis DR over Palolo Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 100N/WAIA Ave/St Louis D · Structure no. 003083061400136

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Louis DR over Palolo Strm is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST Louis DR over Palolo Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 96 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 6,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,139 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST Louis DR
CrossesPalolo Strm
Location100N/WAIA Ave/St Louis D
RouteCity Street 7611
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.28953, -157.81101
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,610 (2021)
Projected traffic7,139 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Louis DR over Palolo Strm built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is ST Louis DR over Palolo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST Louis DR over Palolo Strm carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is ST Louis DR over Palolo Strm?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns ST Louis DR over Palolo Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.