US Bridges

Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=3-3-38 · Structure no. 003326001200001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,399
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo Strm is a concrete slab carrying Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,749 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPaalea St.
CrossesPaalea St/Palolo Strm
LocationTMK=3-3-38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.29366, -157.79761
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,399 (1990)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo Strm built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo Strm carry?

About 1,399 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo Strm?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Paalea St. over Paalea St/Palolo Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.