US Bridges

Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=9-5-01 · Structure no. 003975001100001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,642
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 16,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,803 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeheula Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationTMK=9-5-01
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.44906, -158.01784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,642 (1987)
Projected traffic20,803 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,642 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Meheula Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.