FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMP WE

Carrying RAMP WE over FAI-H1(HALAWA IC #3)

0.476MI SE/KAIMAKANI SEP, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAMP WE

The RAMP WE bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries RAMP WE over FAI-H1(HALAWA IC #3). It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 20 sections, stretching 564.5 meters (1852 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110,500 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How RAMP WE compares

▼ 10.5
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
RAMP WE 22.7 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.2
Serviceability /30
22.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
20
Structure Length
564.5 m (1852 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000H10201349

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, 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 RAMP WE 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 RAMP WE 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 RAMP WE?

RAMP WE in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAMP WE inspected?

RAMP WE'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 110,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP WE 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 RAMP WE?

RAMP WE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP WE?

RAMP WE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RAMP WE and does age affect safety?

RAMP WE was built in 1974, making it 52 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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