US Bridges

Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=2-2-54 · Structure no. 003265001200001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,181
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST is a concrete tee beam carrying Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,976 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNuuanu Pali Dr.
CrossesNuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST
LocationTMK=2-2-54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.34708, -157.82078
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,181 (1983)
Projected traffic3,976 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST 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 Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST carry?

About 3,181 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nuuanu Pali Dr. over Nuuanu Pali Dr/Nuuanu ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.