US Bridges

Savage River Road over Savage River

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.9 MI NW of Md 135 · Structure no. 200000G-0036010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage River Road over Savage River is a steel truss - thru carrying Savage River Road over Savage River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage River Road
CrossesSavage River
Location0.9 MI NW of Md 135
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48643, -79.08317
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2018)
Projected traffic348 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savage River Road over Savage River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage River Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Savage River Road over Savage River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Savage River Road over Savage River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Savage River Road over Savage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.