MLK BLVD 3-1
Carrying MLK BLVD 3-1 over DOAN BROOK 3-1
S OF ST CLAIR AVE BRIDGE, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MLK BLVD 3-1
The MLK BLVD 3-1 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries MLK BLVD 3-1 over DOAN BROOK 3-1. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,695 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MLK BLVD 3-1 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,695 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1869507
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
MLK BLVD 3-1 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MLK BLVD 3-1 against other structures in Cuyahoga and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MLK BLVD 3-1?
MLK BLVD 3-1 in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MLK BLVD 3-1 inspected?
MLK BLVD 3-1's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,695 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MLK BLVD 3-1 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MLK BLVD 3-1?
MLK BLVD 3-1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MLK BLVD 3-1?
MLK BLVD 3-1 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MLK BLVD 3-1 and does age affect safety?
MLK BLVD 3-1 was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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