US Bridges

SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek TR

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Cussewago Township · Structure no. 000000000013052

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek TR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek TR in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 98 Cussewago RD
CrossesOver Cussewago Creek TR
LocationCussewago Township
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates41.83823, -80.22696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2023)
Projected traffic2,219 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 TR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek TR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek TR carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 98 Cussewago RD over Over Cussewago Creek TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.