US Bridges

Savage River Road over Savage River

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 2.1 MI E Spring Lick RD · Structure no. 200000G-0037010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage River Road over Savage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Savage River Road over Savage River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage River Road
CrossesSavage River
Location2.1 MI E Spring Lick RD
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50215, -79.12282
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1976, making it 49 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 November 2023.

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

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Savage River Road over Savage River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Savage River Road over Savage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.