US Bridges

Palolo Ave over Pukele Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 50 E/Palolo Pl/Palolo Av · Structure no. 003083531400001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,680
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palolo Ave over Pukele Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Palolo Ave over Pukele Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 97 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 8,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,850 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalolo Ave
CrossesPukele Strm
Location50 E/Palolo Pl/Palolo Av
RouteCity Street 7849
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.30618, -157.78867
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,680 (1980)
Projected traffic10,850 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$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palolo Ave over Pukele Strm built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Palolo Ave over Pukele 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Palolo Ave over Pukele Strm carry?

About 8,680 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Palolo Ave over Pukele Strm?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Palolo Ave over Pukele Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.