US Bridges

Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream

GoodPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Near Bldg 718 · Structure no. DAPPACSHA000137

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarter Drive
CrossesKahauiki Stream
LocationNear Bldg 718
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.3473, -157.8852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Drive over Kahauiki Stream?

It is owned by the Army.