US Bridges

Lowrey Ave over Manoa Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 160W/E Manoa/Lowrey Ave · Structure no. 003083371400092

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowrey Ave over Manoa Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Lowrey Ave over Manoa Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,875 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLowrey Ave
CrossesManoa Strm
Location160W/E Manoa/Lowrey Ave
RouteCity Street 7644
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31113, -157.80878
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (1984)
Projected traffic3,875 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowrey Ave over Manoa Strm built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowrey Ave over Manoa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lowrey Ave over Manoa Strm carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Lowrey Ave over Manoa Strm?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lowrey Ave over Manoa Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.