US Bridges

Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.01MI E/Mokuola ST · Structure no. 003090001400174

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger 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 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,268 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarr HWY
CrossesWaipahu Canal
Location0.01MI E/Mokuola ST
RouteU.S. Route 7101
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38496, -158.0008
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2017)
Projected traffic43,268 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal carry?

About 31,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Farr HWY over Waipahu Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.