US Bridges

Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=4-2-40 · Structure no. 003425001100001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,577
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu 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 5 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 14,577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,221 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKeolu DR
CrossesKeolu Dr/Kaelepulu Strm
LocationTMK=4-2-40
RouteCity Street 6013
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38184, -157.72921
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,577 (1999)
Projected traffic18,221 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu Strm built?

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

What condition is Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu Strm carry?

About 14,577 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu Strm?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Keolu DR over Keolu Dr/Kaelepulu Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.