US Bridges

Maple Street over Spokane River

FairPosted for load

Spokane County, Washington · 0.4 N SR 90 · Structure no. 0005258A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,719 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
39,775
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Spokane River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Maple Street over Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39,775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,245 by 2044. The structure is 1,719 ft (523.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesSpokane River
Location0.4 N SR 90
RouteCity Street 816
Coordinates47.65937, -117.43493
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,719 ft (523.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,775 (2022)
Projected traffic70,245 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over Spokane River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Maple Street over Spokane River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Street over Spokane River carry?

About 39,775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Spokane River?

The structure is 1,719 ft (523.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Spokane River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.