US Bridges

Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.22MI E/Waikele RD · Structure no. 003090001400108

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,031 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarr HWY
CrossesWaikele Canal Ib
Location0.22MI E/Waikele RD
RouteU.S. Route 7101
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38272, -158.01086
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2017)
Projected traffic40,031 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Farr HWY over Waikele Canal Ib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.