US Bridges

Lusitana ST over Pauoa Strm

GoodPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 350N/AUWAIOLIMU/LUSITANA · Structure no. 003083381400047

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,878
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lusitana ST over Pauoa Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Lusitana ST over Pauoa Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,598 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLusitana ST
CrossesPauoa Strm
Location350N/AUWAIOLIMU/LUSITANA
RouteCity Street 7521
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31839, -157.84823
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,878 (1988)
Projected traffic18,598 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lusitana ST over Pauoa Strm built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lusitana ST over Pauoa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lusitana ST over Pauoa Strm carry?

About 14,878 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Lusitana ST over Pauoa Strm?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lusitana ST over Pauoa Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.