Hawaii Belt Rd. over Hilea Stream
Hawaii County, Hawaii · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hawaii Belt Rd. over Hilea Stream in Hawaii County, Hawaii, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,730 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 100 of the 231 inventoried bridges in Hawaii County rated good (43.3%); 8 (3.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: superstructure 8 to 7, substructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 105 ft |
| Location | 2.84 MI S/Honuapo |
| NBI structure number | 001000110306490 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Hawaii department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hawaii County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Belt Rd over Panaewa Strm | 1950 | 35,200 | Fair |
| Keeau-pahoa Hwy over Waipahoehoe Strm | 1968 | 26,700 | Good |
| Route 11 over Unmd Glh | 1984 | 25,900 | Good |
| Route 11 over Unmd Glh | 1984 | 25,400 | Good |
| Hi Blt Rd Palani R over Unmd Glh Tpl Mtl Culvt | 1984 | 25,400 | Good |
| Route 11 over Unmd Glh | 1984 | 25,400 | Good |
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