US Bridges

1st Avenue over Maple Street

Poor

Spokane County, Washington · 1.1 W of SR 395 · Structure no. 085422000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,261
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Avenue over Maple Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1st 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,261 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st Avenue
CrossesMaple Street
Location1.1 W of SR 395
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.65648, -117.43434
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,261 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Avenue over Maple Street built?

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

What condition is 1st Avenue over Maple Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Avenue over Maple Street carry?

About 6,261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1st Avenue over Maple Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Avenue over Maple Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.