US Bridges

Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel

Fair

Honolulu County, Hawaii · 70M NW of Sewage Plant · Structure no. 1HI85118

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1944, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFort Kamehameha RD
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location70M NW of Sewage Plant
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.32801, -157.96297
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 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$69,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel 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 Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Kamehameha RD over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.