FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAI-H1

Carrying FAI-H1 over AIEA STRM 15X12 TWN CULV

0.08MI E/AIEA HTS DR SEP, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAI-H1

The FAI-H1 bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries FAI-H1 over AIEA STRM 15X12 TWN CULV. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 247,700 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 substructure at 5/9, culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How FAI-H1 compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
FAI-H1 29.0 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
53.8 m (177 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
247,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000H10201287

Condition Analysis

  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAI-H1 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 FAI-H1 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 FAI-H1?

FAI-H1 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAI-H1 inspected?

FAI-H1'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 247,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAI-H1 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 FAI-H1?

FAI-H1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAI-H1?

FAI-H1 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAI-H1 and does age affect safety?

FAI-H1 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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