US Bridges

La-I Road over Pukele Strm

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Tmk: 3-4-21 · Structure no. 003378001200001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

La-I Road over Pukele Strm is a prestressed concrete slab carrying La-I Road over Pukele Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLa-I Road
CrossesPukele Strm
LocationTmk: 3-4-21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.31421, -157.78571
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was La-I Road over Pukele Strm built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is La-I Road over Pukele 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does La-I Road over Pukele Strm carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is La-I Road over Pukele Strm?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns La-I Road over Pukele Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.