FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAKAKILO DR

Carrying MAKAKILO DR over FAI-H1(MAKAKILO SEP)

1.06MI E/KALAELOA BLVD, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MAKAKILO DR

The MAKAKILO DR bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries MAKAKILO DR over FAI-H1(MAKAKILO SEP). It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 76.5 meters (251 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45,000 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.

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

How MAKAKILO DR compares

▼ 8.3
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
MAKAKILO DR 24.9 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.3
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
5.7
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
1981
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
76.5 m (251 ft)
Deck Width
27.6 m (91 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000H11100112

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAKAKILO DR 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 MAKAKILO DR 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 MAKAKILO DR?

MAKAKILO DR in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MAKAKILO DR inspected?

MAKAKILO DR'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 45,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAKAKILO DR 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 MAKAKILO DR?

MAKAKILO DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAKAKILO DR?

MAKAKILO DR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MAKAKILO DR and does age affect safety?

MAKAKILO DR was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.

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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