DR. MLK PARKWAY
Carrying DR. MLK PARKWAY over BLANCHARD RIVER & CSX
CENTRAL PKWY AT BLANC RIV, Hancock, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DR. MLK PARKWAY
The DR. MLK PARKWAY bridge in Hancock, Ohio carries DR. MLK PARKWAY over BLANCHARD RIVER & CSX. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 114.3 meters (375 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 DR. MLK PARKWAY compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 114.3 m (375 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.1 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3261018
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DR. MLK PARKWAY 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 PARKWAY against other structures in Hancock 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 DR. MLK PARKWAY?
DR. MLK PARKWAY in Hancock, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DR. MLK PARKWAY inspected?
DR. MLK PARKWAY'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 4,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DR. MLK PARKWAY 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 PARKWAY?
DR. MLK PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DR. MLK PARKWAY?
DR. MLK PARKWAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is DR. MLK PARKWAY and does age affect safety?
DR. MLK PARKWAY was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
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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