US Bridges

Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani Strm

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=9-4-17 · Structure no. 003953001100001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,893
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani Strm is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani Strm in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,893 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,616 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPaiwa St.
CrossesPaiwa St/Wailani Strm
LocationTMK=9-4-17
RouteCity Street 95300
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.3891, -158.0005
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,893 (1980)
Projected traffic8,616 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani Strm built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani Strm carry?

About 6,893 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani Strm?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Paiwa St. over Paiwa St/Wailani Strm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.