NIMITZ HWY
Carrying NIMITZ HWY over KAPALAMA CANAL (E.B)
0.25MI SE/WAIAKAMILO RD, Honolulu, Hawaii
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NIMITZ HWY
The NIMITZ HWY bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries NIMITZ HWY over KAPALAMA CANAL (E.B). It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 57,600 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NIMITZ HWY compares
Live comparison across Hawaii.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 1957
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 43.3 m (142 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 57,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 003000920400480
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
NIMITZ HWY 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 NIMITZ 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 NIMITZ HWY?
NIMITZ HWY in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NIMITZ HWY inspected?
NIMITZ 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 57,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NIMITZ HWY 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 NIMITZ HWY?
NIMITZ HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NIMITZ HWY?
NIMITZ HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NIMITZ HWY and does age affect safety?
NIMITZ HWY was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.
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.
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