US Bridges

Walker Drive over Kahauika Stream

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Next to Bldg S-507 · Structure no. DAPPACSHA00B513

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Walker Drive over Kahauika Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Drive over Kahauika Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalker Drive
CrossesKahauika Stream
LocationNext to Bldg S-507
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.3431, -157.8849
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$9,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Drive over Kahauika Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Walker Drive over Kahauika 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 Walker Drive over Kahauika Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Walker Drive over Kahauika Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Drive over Kahauika Stream?

It is owned by the Army.