US Bridges

N Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 300N/INT/KAILUANA Pl · Structure no. 003083761400197

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,063
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 11,063 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,829 by 2025. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Kalaheo Ave
CrossesKawainui Canal
Location300N/INT/KAILUANA Pl
RouteCity Street 6012
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.41919, -157.74762
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,063 (2000)
Projected traffic13,829 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal carry?

About 11,063 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is N Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N Kalaheo Ave over Kawainui Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.