Suspension Bridges Crossing Spokane River

This is a list of all 4 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory crossing Spokane River. Please note that different rivers with the same name will be grouped together. For example, selecting 'Bear Creek' shows bridges across several different Bear Creeks. Also, similarly named rivers are grouped separately. For example, 'River Dee' (UK) bridges are grouped separately from 'Dee River' (Australia) bridges. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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(pipeline bridge)

Spokane, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:2132 (added 2006-10-22)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Spokane, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
Coordinates:47.69664 N 117.47906 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline and Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 106.7 meters (350 feet) estimated

Notes:

Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Spokane Falls I

Spokane, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:354 (added before 2003)
Name:Spokane Falls I
Location:Spokane, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
Coordinates:47.66276 N 117.42269 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 68.9 meters (226 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • This entry refers to the southernmost of the two footbridges at this location.
  • 2022, March 30: Reopened, but in need of further repairs. Unclear if it was closed because its companion bridge was also closed for repairs or for other safety reasons.
  • 2023, May: Closed for extensive repairs.
  • 2024, March: Reopened upon complation of repairs.
  • Connects to Spokane Falls II - Spokane, Washington, USA.

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Photo by Eric Sakowski Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Spokane Falls II

Spokane, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:355 (added before 2003)
Name:Spokane Falls II
Location:Spokane, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
Coordinates:47.66374 N 117.42298 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 90.2 meters (296 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • This entry refers to the northernmost of the two footbridges at this location.
  • 2019, April: Closed awaiting deck repairs.
  • 2022, March 30: Reopened following completion of repairs including deck replacement.
  • Connects to Spokane Falls I - Spokane, Washington, USA.

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Photo by Eric Sakowski Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

Swinging

Spokane vicinity, Washington, USA - Spokane River
Bridgemeister ID:315 (added before 2003)
Name:Swinging
Location:Spokane vicinity, Washington, USA
Crossing:Spokane River
At or Near Feature:Riverside State Park, "Bowl And Pitcher" area
Coordinates:47.69668 N 117.49828 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Civilian Conservation Corps
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet) estimated

Notes:

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Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo by Erik Nilson Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle


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