US Bridges

Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream

PoorPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=3-8-06 · Structure no. 003351001200001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,728
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,728 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,410 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKuliouou Rd.
CrossesKuliouou Stream
LocationTMK=3-8-06
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.29472, -157.7239
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,728 (1984)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream carry?

About 2,728 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Kuliouou Rd. over Kuliouou Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.