US Bridges

Rice St. over Kahauiki Stream

FairPosted for load

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Near Bldg 900 · Structure no. DAPPACSHA00B801

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Rice St. over Kahauiki Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Rice St. 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRice St.
CrossesKahauiki Stream
LocationNear Bldg 900
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.34869, -157.8817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rice St. over Kahauiki Stream built?

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

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rice St. over Kahauiki Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rice St. over Kahauiki Stream?

It is owned by the Army.