US Bridges

SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cussewago Township · Structure no. 000000000013049

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 98 Reservoir RD
CrossesCarr Run Trib
LocationCussewago Township
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates41.77637, -80.24722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2024)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 Reservoir RD over Carr Run Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.