DR MLK JR BLVD
Carrying DR MLK JR BLVD over MORMON SLOUGH
0.3 MI EAST OF MARIPOSA, San Joaquin, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DR MLK JR BLVD
The DR MLK JR BLVD bridge in San Joaquin, California carries DR MLK JR BLVD over MORMON SLOUGH. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DR MLK JR BLVD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 29C0431
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DR MLK JR BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare DR MLK JR BLVD against other structures in San Joaquin and across California. California bridges
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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 DR MLK JR BLVD?
DR MLK JR BLVD in San Joaquin, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DR MLK JR BLVD inspected?
DR MLK JR BLVD'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 12,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DR MLK JR BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DR MLK JR BLVD?
DR MLK JR BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DR MLK JR BLVD?
DR MLK JR BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is DR MLK JR BLVD and does age affect safety?
DR MLK JR BLVD was built in 1949, making it 77 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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