FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FARR HWY

Carrying FARR HWY over KAIAHI STRM(MAKUA)DBL B

0.83MI N/MAKAHA BR #5A, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FARR HWY

The FARR HWY bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries FARR HWY over KAIAHI STRM(MAKUA)DBL B. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Hawaii bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.5 metric tons.

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

How FARR HWY compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
FARR HWY 28.5 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.5
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
28.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003009300500221

How to read this record

FARR HWY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FARR 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 FARR HWY?

FARR HWY in Honolulu, Hawaii on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FARR HWY inspected?

FARR 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 1,300 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for FARR HWY?

FARR HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FARR HWY?

FARR HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FARR HWY and does age affect safety?

FARR HWY was built in 1964, making it 62 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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