US Bridges

Savage River Road over Savage River

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.78 MI S Westernport RD · Structure no. 200000G-0048010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2021 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 2001, so it is 24 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSavage River Road
CrossesSavage River
Location0.78 MI S Westernport RD
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5878, -79.08491
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic745 by 2041
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 2001, making it 24 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 October 2023.

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

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Savage River Road over Savage River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Savage River Road over Savage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.