85th Street over Tatum Waterway
GoodMiami-Dade County, Florida · 0.2 Mile West of A1A · Structure no. 876735
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,674
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
85th Street over Tatum Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying 85th 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,674 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,565 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 85th Street over Tatum Waterway built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 85th Street over Tatum Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 85th Street over Tatum Waterway carry?
About 7,674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 85th Street over Tatum Waterway?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 85th Street over Tatum Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.