US Bridges

Kam HWY over Kaneohe Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.59MI W/Likelike HWY · Structure no. 003083601400059

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,940
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kam HWY over Kaneohe Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kam HWY over Kaneohe 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 5 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 16,940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,175 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKam HWY
CrossesKaneohe Strm
Location0.59MI W/Likelike HWY
RouteCity Street 6510
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.41162, -157.7993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,940 (1981)
Projected traffic21,175 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kam HWY over Kaneohe Strm built?

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

What condition is Kam HWY over Kaneohe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kam HWY over Kaneohe Strm carry?

About 16,940 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Kam HWY over Kaneohe Strm?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Kam HWY over Kaneohe Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.