US Bridges

Appleway Road over Spokane River

Good

Spokane County, Washington · 00.1 Mi. W of S.L · Structure no. 088230000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
491 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,637
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appleway Road over Spokane River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Appleway Road over Spokane River in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,637 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,877 by 2042. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAppleway Road
CrossesSpokane River
Location00.1 Mi. W of S.L
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountySpokane County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.69858, -117.04451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,637 (2020)
Projected traffic13,877 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Appleway Road over Spokane River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appleway Road over Spokane River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Appleway Road over Spokane River carry?

About 9,637 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Appleway Road over Spokane River?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Appleway Road over Spokane River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.