US Bridges

Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · TMK=9-5-01 · Structure no. 003976001100001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,890
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl is a concrete culvert carrying Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl 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 3,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,863 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKuahealani Ave.
CrossesDrain Chnl
LocationTMK=9-5-01
RouteCity Street 0
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.44762, -158.01959
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (1987)
Projected traffic4,863 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 Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl built?

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

What condition is Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl 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 Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Kuahealani Ave. over Drain Chnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.