US Bridges

Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 0.1 KM NE of Kuntz Ave · Structure no. 1HI85110

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal is a concrete slab carrying Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 81 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHalehaka Street
CrossesManuwai Canal
Location0.1 KM NE of Kuntz Ave
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.3356, -157.93504
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal 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 Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Halehaka Street over Manuwai Canal?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.