Maple Street Bridge, Road bridge over Spokane River in Washington, United States
Maple Street Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Spokane River and linking the West Central area to Downtown Spokane. The structure provides four vehicle lanes plus a separate, protected pedestrian pathway for walkers crossing on foot.
The bridge opened in 1958 and initially operated as a toll facility. The toll system was discontinued in 1990, making the crossing free for all users.
The structure connects the West Central neighborhood to Downtown Spokane, forming part of the city's network of river crossings alongside Division Street and Monroe Street bridges.
The bridge handles heavy daily traffic, and the pedestrian pathway is specifically designed for foot traffic. Visitors should expect steady traffic flow during daytime hours.
For its first decades, drivers paid tolls that increased multiple times before the fees were removed. These toll revenues originally funded the bridge's upkeep and operating expenses.
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