US Bridges

Wanaao over Kaelepulu Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 200S/AUWINA St/Wanaao RD · Structure no. 003083821400052

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,108
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wanaao over Kaelepulu Strm is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Wanaao over Kaelepulu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 11,108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,885 by 2025. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWanaao
CrossesKaelepulu Strm
Location200S/AUWINA St/Wanaao RD
RouteCity Street 6017
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38875, -157.73007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,108 (1999)
Projected traffic13,885 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wanaao over Kaelepulu Strm built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wanaao over Kaelepulu 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wanaao over Kaelepulu Strm carry?

About 11,108 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Wanaao over Kaelepulu Strm?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wanaao over Kaelepulu Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.