The Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge across the Little Patuxent River at Savage, Maryland, is one of the oldest standing iron railroad bridges in the United States and the sole surviving example of a revolutionary design in the history of American bridge engineering.
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This location is MUCH more than the bridge! The bridge is located next to a large duck cotton mill that has been converted into a mall. (Homework: Why is it named “duck” cotton) The mall has been renovated keeping the old structures visible so you see what the interior looked like. Be warned- you will spend hours at this place. The mill mall (three buildings), the bridge, and an art dealer! Prices are good and there is a very large consignment antique shop in the basement. There is a very good bakery in the mall as well. If you are in the area,...
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The iron truss bridge at the start of the trail is a really cool piece of history, and it’s great that it’s still around to enjoy. There’s usually free street parking nearby. You can walk across the bridge and then head onto Savage Park’s hiking trails, which are easy to follow and pass through some really nice wooded areas. It’s a perfect way to spend an hour or...
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This iron truss bridge is a great free historical artifact at the entrance to the trail that runs up along the river. It's fortunate that it has been preserved for us to enjoy. Usually it's reasonably easy to find parking along the street that is free. Park, walk the bridge, walk the trail. Great way to spend an hour or...
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