Martin Luther King Bridge, Double-leaf bascule bridge in Toledo, United States.
The Martin Luther King Bridge spans 1,100 feet across the Maumee River, connecting Cherry Street on the west side with Main Street on the east side of Toledo.
Constructed in 1914 by Osborn Engineering following Arnold W. Brunner's design, the bridge required an investment exceeding one million dollars at completion.
The structure received its current name to honor the memory of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, replacing its former designation as Cherry Street Bridge.
The bridge underwent major renovations in 2001 to accommodate four traffic lanes and add pedestrian walkways while maintaining its original architectural character.
Engineers developed a specialized mechanism to maintain tension in the streetcar power wires while the bridge sections lifted, influencing future bridge designs.
Location: Toledo
GPS coordinates: 41.65260,-83.52780
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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