US Bridges

SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Summerhill Township · Structure no. 000000000013067

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib is a concrete frame carrying SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,495 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 198 Foster Road
CrossesOver Conneaut Creek Trib
LocationSummerhill Township
RouteState Highway 198
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.75141, -80.3537
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2023)
Projected traffic2,495 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.