US Bridges

Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=3-9-90 92 · Structure no. 003393001200001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,102
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,378 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKahului St.
CrossesKalama Valley Channel
LocationTMK=3-9-90 92
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.30267, -157.67172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (1990)
Projected traffic1,378 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 Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kahului St. over Kalama Valley Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.