US Bridges

N School ST over Kalihi Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 550N/GULICK Ave/N Sch ST · Structure no. 003083631400093

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,551
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N School ST over Kalihi Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying N School ST over Kalihi Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 14,551 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,189 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN School ST
CrossesKalihi Strm
Location550N/GULICK Ave/N Sch ST
RouteCity Street 7414
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33932, -157.87314
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,551 (1985)
Projected traffic18,189 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N School ST over Kalihi Strm built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is N School ST over Kalihi 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 2024.

How much traffic does N School ST over Kalihi Strm carry?

About 14,551 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is N School ST over Kalihi Strm?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N School ST over Kalihi Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.