US Bridges

Kahala Ave over Kapakahi Strm

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=3-5-08(KAHALA) · Structure no. 003312001200001

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,472
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahala Ave over Kapakahi Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Kahala Ave over Kapakahi Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 98 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 5,472 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,840 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKahala Ave
CrossesKapakahi Strm
LocationTMK=3-5-08(KAHALA)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.27023, -157.77802
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,472 (1997)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$503,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kahala Ave over Kapakahi Strm built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Kahala Ave over Kapakahi 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kahala Ave over Kapakahi Strm carry?

About 5,472 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Kahala Ave over Kapakahi Strm?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kahala Ave over Kapakahi Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.