US Bridges

Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu Strm

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 200E/PAUOA Rd/Nuuanu Ave · Structure no. 003083471400113

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,818
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu Strm is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,818 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,773 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNuuanu Ave
CrossesNuuanu Strm
Location200E/PAUOA Rd/Nuuanu Ave
RouteCity Street 7522
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.3207, -157.85197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,818 (1998)
Projected traffic24,773 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu Strm built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu 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 Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu Strm carry?

About 19,818 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu Strm?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nuuanu Ave over Nuuanu Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.