US Bridges

Broadway Avenue over Maple Street

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 1.2 W of SR 395 · Structure no. 085181000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,177
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Avenue over Maple Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway Avenue over Maple Street in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1958, 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.

It carries about 4,177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,565 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway Avenue
CrossesMaple Street
Location1.2 W of SR 395
RouteCity Street 837
Coordinates47.66435, -117.43569
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,177 (2022)
Projected traffic7,565 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Avenue over Maple Street built?

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

What condition is Broadway Avenue over Maple Street 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 Broadway Avenue over Maple Street carry?

About 4,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Avenue over Maple Street?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Avenue over Maple Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.