77th Street over Tatum Waterway
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.4 Mile W of SR-A1A · Structure no. 876719
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,916
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
77th Street over Tatum Waterway is a concrete slab carrying 77th Street over Tatum Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 4,916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,964 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 77th Street over Tatum Waterway built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 77th Street over Tatum Waterway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 77th Street over Tatum Waterway carry?
About 4,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 77th Street over Tatum Waterway?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 77th Street over Tatum Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.