73rd Street over Tatum Waterway
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · 100FT. W of Dickens Ave. · Structure no. 876732
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,462
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
73rd Street over Tatum Waterway is a concrete slab carrying 73rd Street over Tatum Waterway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5,462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,849 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 73rd Street over Tatum Waterway built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 73rd 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 73rd Street over Tatum Waterway carry?
About 5,462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 73rd Street over Tatum Waterway?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 73rd Street over Tatum Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.