FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAIANUENUE AVE

Carrying WAIANUENUE AVE over PIIHONUA-WAILUKU RIVER

TMK 2-5-28:17, Hawaii, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAIANUENUE AVE

The WAIANUENUE AVE bridge in Hawaii, Hawaii carries WAIANUENUE AVE over PIIHONUA-WAILUKU RIVER. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 41.3 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 370 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Hawaii bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WAIANUENUE AVE compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Hawaii bridges
241
Bridges in Hawaii · 10 in Poor condition
WAIANUENUE AVE 20.1 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.0
Serviceability /30
16.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
41.3 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
370 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001250001100002

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAIANUENUE AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WAIANUENUE AVE 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 WAIANUENUE AVE?

WAIANUENUE AVE in Hawaii, Hawaii has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAIANUENUE AVE inspected?

WAIANUENUE AVE'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 370 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WAIANUENUE AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WAIANUENUE AVE?

WAIANUENUE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAIANUENUE AVE?

WAIANUENUE AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WAIANUENUE AVE and does age affect safety?

WAIANUENUE AVE was built in 1970, making it 56 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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