FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FT SHAFTER RD

Carrying FT SHAFTER RD over FT SHAFTER-MOANALUA RD

0.57MI E/OFF RAMP PAA ST, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FT SHAFTER RD

The FT SHAFTER RD bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries FT SHAFTER RD over FT SHAFTER-MOANALUA RD. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 65.5 meters (215 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,500 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. 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 FT SHAFTER RD 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
FT SHAFTER RD 97.2 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
65.5 m (215 ft)
Deck Width
20.7 m (68 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000781200427

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FT SHAFTER RD 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 FT SHAFTER RD 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 FT SHAFTER RD?

FT SHAFTER RD 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 FT SHAFTER RD inspected?

FT SHAFTER 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 21,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FT SHAFTER RD 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 FT SHAFTER RD?

FT SHAFTER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FT SHAFTER RD?

FT SHAFTER RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FT SHAFTER RD and does age affect safety?

FT SHAFTER RD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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