US Bridges

Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=2-2-42 43 · Structure no. 003257001200001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 1,638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,048 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPuiwa Rd.
CrossesPuiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm
LocationTMK=2-2-42 43
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33396, -157.83387
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (1985)
Projected traffic2,048 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Puiwa Rd. over Puiwa Rd/Nuuanu Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.