HAWAII BELT RD
Carrying HAWAII BELT RD over NANUE STRM
1.66MI W/KAUNIHO RD, Hawaii, Hawaii
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HAWAII BELT RD
The HAWAII BELT RD bridge in Hawaii, Hawaii carries HAWAII BELT RD over NANUE STRM. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 10 sections, stretching 163.6 meters (537 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Hawaii bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HAWAII BELT RD compares
Live comparison across Hawaii.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 163.6 m (537 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 001000190308146
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
HAWAII BELT RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HAWAII BELT RD against other structures in Hawaii and across Hawaii. Hawaii bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HAWAII BELT RD?
HAWAII BELT RD in Hawaii, Hawaii has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HAWAII BELT RD inspected?
HAWAII BELT RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAWAII BELT RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HAWAII BELT RD?
HAWAII BELT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HAWAII BELT RD?
HAWAII BELT RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HAWAII BELT RD and does age affect safety?
HAWAII BELT RD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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