FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Ala Moana Blvd

Carrying Ala Moana Blvd over Drainage

Ward Avenue Int, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Ala Moana Blvd

The Ala Moana Blvd bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries Ala Moana Blvd over Drainage. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,850 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 culvert at 4/9. 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 29.8 metric tons.

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

How Ala Moana Blvd compares

▼ 3.4
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
Ala Moana Blvd 29.8 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.6
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
30.5 m (100 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000920400184

How to read this record

Ala Moana Blvd 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 Ala Moana Blvd 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 Ala Moana Blvd?

Ala Moana Blvd in Honolulu, Hawaii on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Ala Moana Blvd inspected?

Ala Moana Blvd'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 10,850 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Ala Moana Blvd 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 Ala Moana Blvd?

Ala Moana Blvd has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Ala Moana Blvd?

Ala Moana Blvd is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Ala Moana Blvd and does age affect safety?

Ala Moana Blvd was built in 1967, making it 59 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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