US Bridges

SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cussewago Township · Structure no. 000000000013051

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 98 Cussewago RD
CrossesOver Cussewago Creek
LocationCussewago Township
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.82552, -80.24439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2023)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek 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 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.