US Bridges

Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.23MI E/Kahualii ST · Structure no. 003090001400245

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD is a concrete slab carrying Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD 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 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,268 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarr HWY
CrossesOahu Sugar CO RD
Location0.23MI E/Kahualii ST
RouteU.S. Route 7101
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.39137, -157.99238
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD built?

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

What condition is Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD carry?

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

How long is Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Farr HWY over Oahu Sugar CO RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.