US Bridges

Savage River Road over Poplar Lick Run

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 1.43 MI S Western Port RD · Structure no. 200000G-0049010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage River Road over Poplar Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Savage River Road over Poplar Lick Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 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 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage River Road
CrossesPoplar Lick Run
Location1.43 MI S Western Port RD
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58429, -79.09188
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2021)
Projected traffic665 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savage River Road over Poplar Lick Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Savage River Road over Poplar Lick Run 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 Poplar Lick Run carry?

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

How long is Savage River Road over Poplar Lick Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Savage River Road over Poplar Lick Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.