US Bridges

Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=2-2-46 · Structure no. 003267001200001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,267
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,584 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPelekane Dr.
CrossesPelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm
LocationTMK=2-2-46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33881, -157.83219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,267 (1990)
Projected traffic1,584 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu 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 Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm carry?

About 1,267 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pelekane Dr. over Pelekane Dr/Nuuanu Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.