US Bridges

Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=8-6-10 · Structure no. 003838001100001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2 in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPuuhulu RD
CrossesPuuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2
LocationTMK=8-6-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.44599, -158.16478
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (1999)
Projected traffic529 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2 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 2024.

How much traffic does Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2 carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Mailiilii M-2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.