US Bridges

Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain

PoorPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=2-3-007&2-3-010 · Structure no. 003200001700001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
1,257 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,994
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,994 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,392 by 2028. The structure is 1,257 ft (383 m) long.

CarriesPensacola Street
CrossesPensacola Relief Drain
LocationTMK=2-3-007&2-3-010
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.29366, -157.84853
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,257 ft (383 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,994 (2018)
Projected traffic20,392 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain carry?

About 16,994 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain?

The structure is 1,257 ft (383 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pensacola Street over Pensacola Relief Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.