FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WARD AVE

Carrying WARD AVE over WARD AVE SEP(FAI-H1)

0.60MI E/QUEEN EMMA ST, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WARD AVE

The WARD AVE bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries WARD AVE over WARD AVE SEP(FAI-H1). It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 47.5 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

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

How WARD AVE compares

▲ 2.8
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
WARD AVE 36.0 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.7
Essentiality /15
10.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
47.5 m (156 ft)
Deck Width
23.9 m (78 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003000H11202269

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 WARD AVE 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 WARD AVE 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 WARD AVE?

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

How often is WARD AVE inspected?

WARD AVE'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 21,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WARD AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WARD AVE?

WARD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WARD AVE?

WARD AVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WARD AVE and does age affect safety?

WARD AVE 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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