US Bridges

Savage River Road over Middle Fork

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.7 MI N of Spring Lick R · Structure no. 200000G-0039010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage River Road over Middle Fork is a steel arch - deck carrying Savage River Road over Middle Fork in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage River Road
CrossesMiddle Fork
Location0.7 MI N of Spring Lick R
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51244, -79.15431
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2021)
Projected traffic665 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savage River Road over Middle Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage River Road over Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Savage River Road over Middle Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Savage River Road over Middle Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.