US Bridges

Palolo Ave over Palolo Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Ik/N/Kaau St/Palolo Ave · Structure no. 003083531400155

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,520
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palolo Ave over Palolo Strm is a concrete frame carrying Palolo Ave over Palolo Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 10,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,963 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPalolo Ave
CrossesPalolo Strm
LocationIk/N/Kaau St/Palolo Ave
RouteCity Street 7849
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.28972, -157.80322
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,520 (2021)
Projected traffic17,963 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Palolo Ave over Palolo Strm built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palolo Ave over Palolo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Palolo Ave over Palolo Strm carry?

About 10,520 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Palolo Ave over Palolo Strm?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Palolo Ave over Palolo Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.