US Bridges

Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=9-1-17 · Structure no. 003922001100001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,587
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm is a concrete tee beam carrying Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 7,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,484 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFarr HWY
CrossesFarr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm
LocationTMK=9-1-17
RouteCity Street 9107
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.37439, -158.03356
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,587 (1987)
Projected traffic9,484 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli 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 Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm carry?

About 7,587 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Farr HWY over Farr Hwy/Honouliuli Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.