Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Bridge

Photos

Looking South toward the bridge during flooding in June 2015

Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in June 2015

BH Photo #376805

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Description

Built as part of Des Moines' Southeast Connector Project, MLK Pkwy is meant as an alternate way to relieve traffic congestion in the downtown area. Located near Principal Park the 4-lane bridge pair was designed to be more than just functional. The bridge serves as a gateway to downtown and offers a great view of the city as one approaches.

Facts

Overview: Bridge over Des Moines River on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built as part of Des Moines' Southeast Connector Project
Design: Don't know
Approximate latitude, longitude: +41.58240, -93.61534 (decimal degrees)
41°34'57" N, 93°36'55" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/448706/4603595 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Des Moines SE
Inventory number: BH 75350 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log

January 6, 2018: New photos from Daniel Barnes
January 27, 2017: New photos from Daniel Barnes
January 27, 2017: New Street View added by Dana and Kay Klein
January 26, 2017: Added by Daniel Barnes

Sources

Daniel Barnes
Dana and Kay Klein