FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N KING ST

Carrying N KING ST over NUUANU STRM

INT/RIVER ST/N KING ST, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N KING ST

The N KING ST bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries N KING ST over NUUANU STRM. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 28.7 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,680 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 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 42.1 metric tons.

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

How N KING ST compares

▲ 8.9
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
N KING ST 42.1 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1922
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
28.7 m (94 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,680 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003062081400218

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.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

N KING ST 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 N KING ST 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 N KING ST?

N KING ST in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N KING ST inspected?

N KING ST'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 19,680 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N KING ST 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 N KING ST?

N KING ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N KING ST?

N KING ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N KING ST and does age affect safety?

N KING ST was built in 1922, making it 104 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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