FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KALIHI ST

Carrying KALIHI ST over KALIHI ST BR#3/KALIHI ST

TMK=1-4-20, Honolulu, Hawaii

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KALIHI ST

The KALIHI ST bridge in Honolulu, Hawaii carries KALIHI ST over KALIHI ST BR#3/KALIHI ST. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,073 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 7/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 10.0 metric tons.

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

How KALIHI ST compares

▼ 23.2
Load rating vs Hawaii average (33.2 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Hawaii bridges
686
Bridges in Honolulu · 47 in Poor condition
KALIHI ST 10.0 t
Hawaii average 33.2 t

Live comparison across Hawaii.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
7.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,073 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003148001200001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

KALIHI 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 KALIHI 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 KALIHI ST?

KALIHI ST in Honolulu, Hawaii has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KALIHI ST inspected?

KALIHI 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 1,073 vehicles per day.

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

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

KALIHI ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KALIHI ST?

KALIHI ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KALIHI ST and does age affect safety?

KALIHI ST was built in 1942, making it 84 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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