US Bridges

Funston Road over Kahauiki Stream

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Near Bldg T-509 · Structure no. DAPPACSHA00B201

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Funston Road over Kahauiki Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Funston Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFunston Road
CrossesKahauiki Stream
LocationNear Bldg T-509
CountyHonolulu County
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.34463, -157.8855
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic1,600 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$25,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Funston Road over Kahauiki Stream built?

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

What condition is Funston Road over Kahauiki 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Funston Road over Kahauiki Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Funston Road over Kahauiki Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Funston Road over Kahauiki Stream?

It is owned by the Army.