US Bridges

SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Hayfield Township · Structure no. 000000000013073

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,638
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 72 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 3,638 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,486 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 198 Brookhouser
CrossesOver Wolf Run
LocationHayfield Township
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates41.72465, -80.15204
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,638 (2023)
Projected traffic4,486 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run carry?

About 3,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 198 Brookhouser over Over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.