US Bridges

Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm

GoodPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=2-8-27 · Structure no. 003219001200001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 538 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKoali RD
CrossesKoali Rd/Palolo Strm
LocationTMK=2-8-27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.29061, -157.81436
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1990)
Projected traffic538 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Koali RD over Koali Rd/Palolo Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.