FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESTERNPORT ROAD

Carrying WESTERNPORT ROAD over SAVAGE RIVER

0.02 MI W SAVAGE RIVER RD, Garrett, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WESTERNPORT ROAD

The WESTERNPORT ROAD bridge in Garrett, Maryland carries WESTERNPORT ROAD over SAVAGE RIVER. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 138 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WESTERNPORT ROAD compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Maryland bridges
139
Bridges in Garrett · 16 in Poor condition
WESTERNPORT ROAD 37.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
138 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000G-0047010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTERNPORT ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WESTERNPORT ROAD against other structures in Garrett and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WESTERNPORT ROAD?

WESTERNPORT ROAD in Garrett, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESTERNPORT ROAD inspected?

WESTERNPORT ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 138 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTERNPORT ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WESTERNPORT ROAD?

WESTERNPORT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESTERNPORT ROAD?

WESTERNPORT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WESTERNPORT ROAD and does age affect safety?

WESTERNPORT ROAD was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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