US Bridges

Funston Loop over Kahauiki Stream

Good

Honolulu County, Hawaii · Shafter Flats · Structure no. DAPPACSHA0B1608

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Funston Loop over Kahauiki Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Funston Loop over Kahauiki Stream in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFunston Loop
CrossesKahauiki Stream
LocationShafter Flats
StateHawaii
Coordinates21.33991, -157.8899
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Funston Loop over Kahauiki Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Funston Loop 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 Funston Loop over Kahauiki Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Funston Loop over Kahauiki Stream?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Funston Loop over Kahauiki Stream?

It is owned by the Army.