US Bridges

Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo Strm

GoodPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=3-4-01(PALOLO Vlly) · Structure no. 003314001200001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo Strm is a concrete slab carrying Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,189 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesKalua Rd.
CrossesKalua RD Br/Palolo Strm
LocationTMK=3-4-01(PALOLO Vlly)
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.2958, -157.79682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2022)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo Strm built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo Strm carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo Strm?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kalua Rd. over Kalua RD Br/Palolo Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.