US Bridges

Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 3.0KM South of Pearl City · Structure no. 1HI0320

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
4,673 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor is a steel movable - lift carrying Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 4,673 ft (1,424.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Island Road
CrossesPearl Harbor
Location3.0KM South of Pearl City
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.36903, -157.94483
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,673 ft (1,424.3 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor?

The structure is 4,673 ft (1,424.3 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Island Road over Pearl Harbor?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.