US Bridges

Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 250E/AHUA/KIKOWAENA ST · Structure no. 003083261400006

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,692
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 17,692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,115 by 2025. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKikowaena ST
CrossesMoanalua Strm
Location250E/AHUA/KIKOWAENA ST
RouteCity Street 7341
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.34417, -157.89389
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,692 (1984)
Projected traffic22,115 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm carry?

About 17,692 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kikowaena ST over Moanalua Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.