US Bridges

Range Road over Kipapa Stream

Poor

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Between Storage 26B & 27A · Structure no. DAPPACKIP000058

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRange Road
CrossesKipapa Stream
LocationBetween Storage 26B & 27A
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.41487, -158.0124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic8 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$48,000 (2023 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 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Range Road over Kipapa Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Range Road over Kipapa Stream?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over Kipapa Stream?

It is owned by the Army.