FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PALI HWY

Carrying PALI HWY over PARTIAL BR #8(GULCH)

0.26MI NE/PAUOA RD, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PALI HWY

The PALI HWY bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries PALI HWY over PARTIAL BR #8(GULCH). It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

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

How PALI HWY compares

▲ 64.0
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
PALI HWY 97.2 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
10.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
33,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000610400090

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PALI HWY 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 PALI HWY against other structures in Honolulu 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 PALI HWY?

PALI HWY in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PALI HWY inspected?

PALI HWY'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 33,600 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for PALI HWY?

PALI HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PALI HWY?

PALI HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PALI HWY and does age affect safety?

PALI HWY was built in 1962, making it 64 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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