FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KAM HWY

Carrying KAM HWY over HEEIA STRM

0.39MI S/ULUMAU VILLAGE, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KAM HWY

The KAM HWY bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries KAM HWY over HEEIA STRM. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 52 sections, stretching 271.9 meters (892 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,850 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Hawaii bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.

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

How KAM HWY compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
KAM HWY 20.1 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
8.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1921
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
52
Structure Length
271.9 m (892 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003008360800242

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

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 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, 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 4,850 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 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KAM HWY?

KAM HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KAM HWY and does age affect safety?

KAM HWY was built in 1921, making it 105 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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