US Bridges

Range Road over Kipapa Stream

FairClosed to traffic

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Between Storage 8 & 52 · Structure no. DAPPACKIP000056

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range Road over Kipapa Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range Road over Kipapa Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRange Road
CrossesKipapa Stream
LocationBetween Storage 8 & 52
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.44495, -158.0009
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2015)
Projected traffic8 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over Kipapa Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road over Kipapa Stream 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 March 2019.

How much traffic does Range Road over Kipapa Stream carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Range Road over Kipapa Stream?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over Kipapa Stream?

It is owned by the Army.