US Bridges

Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=8-6-07 08 · Structure no. 003844001100001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,064
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm is a concrete culvert carrying Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,330 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPuuhulu RD
CrossesPuuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm
LocationTMK=8-6-07 08
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.44773, -158.15551
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (1990)
Projected traffic1,330 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm 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/Puuhulu Strm carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Puuhulu RD over Puuhulu Rd/Puuhulu Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.