US Bridges

Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao Strm

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=9-8-17 · Structure no. 003928001100001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
273
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao Strm is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKihale ST
CrossesKihale St/Kalauao Strm
LocationTMK=9-8-17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.38104, -157.93892
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (1990)
Projected traffic341 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao Strm built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao Strm carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao Strm?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kihale ST over Kihale St/Kalauao Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.