Savage, Maryland: World's Oldest Surviving Wrought Iron Bridge
Rust? Hah! The Bollman Truss Semi-Suspension Bridge has been fighting (and beating) the forces of oxidization since 1860.
Bollman Truss Semi-Suspension Bridge
- Address:
- 8600 Foundry St., Savage, MD
- Directions:
- I-95 exit 38A onto Hwy 32/Patuxent Fwy. Drive one mile, then take exit 12B onto US Hwy 1 south. Drive a half-mile, then turn right onto Gorman Rd. Drive a quarter-mile, then turn right onto Foundry St. The Bollman Truss Semi-Suspension Bridge is on the left, spanning the creek parallel to Foundry St. Park and walk across it.
- Admission:
- Free.
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Not much room to park, so be careful. It's a great piece of Maryland history!
[Marty, 09/17/2019]
In perfect condition!
[daytripper, 07/26/2014]Pretty nice stop. There's a mall next door, Savage mills, with a rope course and nice restaurant.
[Theklub, 06/09/2011]The world's only surviving wrought iron bridge. The rest rusted out! In excellent condition for a historic structure.
[Jay Phillips, 05/21/2006]It's the Bollman Truss Semi-Suspension Bridge -- battling the forces of oxidization since 1860.
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Famous as the "World's Only Surviving Wrought Iron Bridge," as all the others must've succumbed to rust (or newer construction materials). Built in 1860.