FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KAM HWY

Carrying KAM HWY over FAI-H1 WAIAWA IC #4B

0.05MI S/RD TO WAIPAHU, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KAM HWY

The KAM HWY bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries KAM HWY over FAI-H1 WAIAWA IC #4B. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 149.0 meters (489 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,700 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.

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

How KAM HWY compares

▼ 14.7
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
KAM HWY 18.5 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.1
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
149.0 m (489 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000990401688

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KAM 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 KAM 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 KAM HWY?

KAM HWY in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KAM HWY inspected?

KAM 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 13,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KAM HWY 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 KAM HWY?

KAM HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KAM HWY?

KAM HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KAM HWY and does age affect safety?

KAM HWY was built in 1968, making it 58 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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