Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream
PoorHonolulu County, Hawaii · 100 M N of Bellows Gate · Structure no. AFHIBFMV85103
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 84 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Tinker Road over Waimanalo Stream?
It is owned by the Air Force.