DR MARTIN LUTHER K
Carrying DR MARTIN LUTHER K over CST COMMERCIAL ST
S 13 T 45 N R 7 E, St. Louis city, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DR MARTIN LUTHER K
The DR MARTIN LUTHER K bridge in St. Louis city, Missouri carries DR MARTIN LUTHER K over CST COMMERCIAL ST. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 176 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DR MARTIN LUTHER K compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 176 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3954
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DR MARTIN LUTHER K 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 MARTIN LUTHER K against other structures in St. Louis city and across Missouri. Missouri 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 MARTIN LUTHER K?
DR MARTIN LUTHER K in St. Louis city, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DR MARTIN LUTHER K inspected?
DR MARTIN LUTHER K'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 176 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DR MARTIN LUTHER K is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DR MARTIN LUTHER K?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DR MARTIN LUTHER K.
Who is responsible for maintaining DR MARTIN LUTHER K?
Ownership is not specified for DR MARTIN LUTHER K in the NBI.
How old is DR MARTIN LUTHER K and does age affect safety?
DR MARTIN LUTHER K was built in 1951, making it 75 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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