US Bridges

Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=2-2-15 · Structure no. 003236001200001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,824
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 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 3,824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,780 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPuowaina Dr.
CrossesPuowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S
LocationTMK=2-2-15
RouteCity Street 7547
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31607, -157.84189
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,824 (2000)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$766,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S carry?

About 3,824 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Puowaina Dr. over Puowaina Dr/Auwaiolimu S?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.