US Bridges

Maynada Street over Mahi Canal

Fair

Miami-Dade County, Florida · 800FT. N/O SW 72nd Street · Structure no. 874278

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,564
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maynada Street over Mahi Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maynada Street over Mahi Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,564 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,176 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaynada Street
CrossesMahi Canal
Location800FT. N/O SW 72nd Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.70717, -80.27317
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,564 (2024)
Projected traffic8,176 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maynada Street over Mahi Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maynada Street over Mahi Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Maynada Street over Mahi Canal carry?

About 7,564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maynada Street over Mahi Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Maynada Street over Mahi Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.