US Bridges

Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=4-3-11 · Structure no. 003411001100001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
212 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,657
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 5 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 12,657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,821 by 2025. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKawailoa RD
CrossesKaelepulu Stream
LocationTMK=4-3-11
RouteCity Street 6045
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.39641, -157.72678
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,657 (1980)
Projected traffic15,821 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$935,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream carry?

About 12,657 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kawailoa RD over Kaelepulu Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.