Maple Street Bridge (Spokane)

The Maple Street Bridge is a girder bridge in Spokane, Washington that spans Kendall Yards to Peaceful Valley.[1] Along with the Division Street Bridge and Monroe Street Bridge, the Maple Street Bridge is one of several major bridges in Spokane that crosses the Spokane River.[2]

Maple Street Bridge
The Maple Street Bridge viewed from Kendall Yards
Coordinates47°39′34″N 117°26′05″W
CarriesAutomobiles, Trucks, Pedestrians
CrossesSpokane River and Peaceful Valley
LocaleSpokane, Washington U.S.
Other name(s)Maple Street Toll Bridge (1958-1990)
Named forMaple Street
OwnerCity of Spokane Street Department
Characteristics
DesignGirder bridge
Total length1,719.2 ft (524.0 m)
Height125 ft (38 m)
No. of lanes2 lanes each direction (4 lanes altogether)
History
Construction start1956
Construction cost$6 Million (1956)
OpenedJuly 1, 1958
Statistics
Daily traffic40,600 (2015)
Toll$0.10 (1958-1981)
$0.25 (1981-1990)
Toll Removed in 1990
Location

The bridge is 1,719.2 feet (524.0 m) long, stands 125 feet (38 m) above the Spokane River, and has a deck that is 50 feet (15 m) wide.[1] The bridge has two lane traffic in each direction, and a caged pedestrian walkway. As of 2015, the Maple Street Bridge has an average daily traffic of 40,600 vehicles.[2]

History
The Maple Street Bridge seen from the east.

The Maple Street Bridge began construction in 1956 and opened on July 1, 1958.[3] The bridge cost 6 million dollars to construct.[4] It required a ten-cent toll from 1958 to 1981. The toll was raised to 25 cents from 1981 to 1990. In 1990 the toll was removed.[3]

Accidents

In 2008, a teen died by accidentally falling from the Maple Street Bridge.[5]

References
  1. "Maple Street Bridge". Bridgehunter.com.
  2. "Then and Now: Maple Street Bridge | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com.
  3. "MAPLE STREET over SPOKANE RIVER Spokane County, Washington Bridge Inspection Report". Tallahassee Democrat.
  4. Cherny, Nikolai. "The Maple Street Bridge". Spokane Historical.
  5. "Teen dies after falling from the Maple Street Bridge".


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