US Bridges

Westernport Road over Savage River

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.02 MI W Savage River RD · Structure no. 200000G-0047010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westernport Road over Savage River is a steel truss - thru carrying Westernport Road over Savage River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWesternport Road
CrossesSavage River
Location0.02 MI W Savage River RD
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59893, -79.08319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Westernport Road over Savage River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westernport Road over Savage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Westernport Road over Savage River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westernport Road over Savage River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Westernport Road over Savage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.