US Bridges

Avilton Lonaconing over Savage River

GoodPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 2.8 MI S of Md RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000G-0111010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,024
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avilton Lonaconing over Savage River is a steel truss - thru carrying Avilton Lonaconing 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesAvilton Lonaconing
CrossesSavage River
Location2.8 MI S of Md RTE 40
RouteCounty Highway 211
Coordinates39.62852, -79.02962
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Avilton Lonaconing over Savage River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avilton Lonaconing 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 Avilton Lonaconing over Savage River carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avilton Lonaconing over Savage River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Avilton Lonaconing over Savage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.