US Bridges

Kiwila St. over Kiwila St/Palolo Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=3-4-02 · Structure no. 003343001200001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,615
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiwila St. over Kiwila St/Palolo Strm is a concrete slab carrying Kiwila St. over Kiwila St/Palolo Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,269 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKiwila St.
CrossesKiwila St/Palolo Strm
LocationTMK=3-4-02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.29955, -157.79406
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,615 (1980)
Projected traffic3,269 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 Kiwila St. over Kiwila St/Palolo Strm built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiwila St. over Kiwila 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 Kiwila St. over Kiwila St/Palolo Strm carry?

About 2,615 vehicles per day (1980 count).

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.