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Driver Cleared of Violations After Carroll Road Bridge Collapses With Septic Truck

The 1879 metal truss span had a recent fair inspection rating.

Overview

  • The fire department withdrew its initial statement that the truck caused the collapse, and county police are leading the inquiry.
  • Police said the septic truck driver will not be cited after interviews and a vehicle inspection found no violations.
  • No injuries occurred, and state environmental officials reported no contamination in the stream feeding Loch Raven Reservoir.
  • Images show a large fallen tree on the span, with authorities not yet saying whether it played a role.
  • The 1879, one-lane truss bridge carried a posted limit near 51,000 pounds and was rated fair in a December 2024 inspection; Carroll Road remains closed as crews use a crane to remove wreckage and plan repairs subject to permits and preservation review.