US Bridges

Pierce St. over Kahauiki Stream

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Corner of Bonney Loop · Structure no. DAPPACSHA00B321

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Pierce St. over Kahauiki Stream is a concrete slab carrying Pierce St. over Kahauiki Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPierce St.
CrossesKahauiki Stream
LocationCorner of Bonney Loop
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.34332, -157.8828
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks30%
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$13,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierce St. over Kahauiki Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce St. 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 Pierce St. over Kahauiki Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Pierce St. over Kahauiki Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce St. over Kahauiki Stream?

It is owned by the Army.