US Bridges

Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=2-2-25 · Structure no. 003253001200001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa Strm is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,380 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKapulei St.
CrossesKapulei St/Pauoa Strm
LocationTMK=2-2-25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.32, -157.83972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (1984)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa Strm built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa Strm carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa Strm?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kapulei St. over Kapulei St/Pauoa Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.