US Bridges

SR 198 Reservoir over Over Cussewago Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Hayfield Township · Structure no. 000000000013071

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 198 Reservoir over Over Cussewago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 198 Reservoir over Over Cussewago Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,568 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,682 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 198 Reservoir
CrossesOver Cussewago Creek
LocationHayfield Township
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates41.71388, -80.22391
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,568 (2023)
Projected traffic3,682 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 198 Reservoir over Over Cussewago Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 198 Reservoir 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 198 Reservoir over Over Cussewago Creek carry?

About 2,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 198 Reservoir over Over Cussewago Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 198 Reservoir over Over Cussewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.