FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PUULOA RAMP A

Carrying PUULOA RAMP A over MOANALUA RD-PUULOA IC"A"

0.88MI E/LAKESIDE STR #2, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PUULOA RAMP A

The PUULOA RAMP A bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries PUULOA RAMP A over MOANALUA RD-PUULOA IC"A". It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 17 sections, stretching 365.8 meters (1200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108,100 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 30.5 metric tons.

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

How PUULOA RAMP A compares

▼ 2.7
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
PUULOA RAMP A 30.5 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
17
Structure Length
365.8 m (1200 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
108,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000780400366

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PUULOA RAMP A 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 PUULOA RAMP A 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 PUULOA RAMP A?

PUULOA RAMP A in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PUULOA RAMP A inspected?

PUULOA RAMP A'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 108,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PUULOA RAMP A 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 PUULOA RAMP A?

PUULOA RAMP A has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PUULOA RAMP A?

PUULOA RAMP A is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PUULOA RAMP A and does age affect safety?

PUULOA RAMP A was built in 1974, making it 52 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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