US Bridges

Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.03MI E/Aala ST · Structure no. 003098001400077

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu Strm is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,680 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesVineyard Blvd
CrossesNuuanu Strm
Location0.03MI E/Aala ST
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.3167, -157.8596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2017)
Projected traffic35,680 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu Strm built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu Strm carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu Strm?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyard Blvd over Nuuanu Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.