US Bridges

Md 733A over Savage River

FairPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · .01 Mile West of US 40AL · Structure no. 100000110008010

Built
1840
185 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
6 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 733A over Savage River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Md 733A over Savage River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1840, so it is 185 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 733A
CrossesSavage River
Location.01 Mile West of US 40AL
RouteState Highway 733A
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68234, -78.9649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (6)
Projected traffic6 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 733A over Savage River built?

It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 733A over Savage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 733A over Savage River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (6 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 733A over Savage River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Md 733A over Savage River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.