Rainbow Bridge - Haleiwa, HI
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Raven
N 21° 35.617 W 158° 06.204
4Q E 592811 N 2388114
The historic "Rainbow Bridge" over the Anahulu River marks the Northern entrance to old Hale'iwa Town on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai'i.
Waymark Code: WMVNMK
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2017
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The reinforced concrete bridge over the Anahulu Stream is technically called the "Anahulu Stream Bridge", but is colloquially known as "Rainbow Bridge" by all Oahu residents for its distinctive white double arches.
One of the most recognized symbols of the old town of Hale'iwa, it marks the Northern entrance to the town's business district. It was built in 1921 and replaces an earlier wooden structure.
The double-arch bridge's roadway is rather narrow: two cars can barely pass each other. More berth was given to foot traffic: there are footpaths at either side of the bridge.
The structure is also locally famous for simple -- and quite safe -- river jumping. A quick search for "Haleiwa Rainbow Bridge Jumping" on Youtube will come up with at least a dozen hits on this particular local activity.
Length of bridge: 178 feet
Height of bridge: unknown, depends on tide... but usually no more than 10 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles & pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Anahulu Stream (or Anahulu River)
Date constructed: 1921
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Kamehameha Hwy
Location:
Hale'iwa, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA
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