SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek
GoodCrawford County, Pennsylvania · Saegertown Borough · Structure no. 000000000013074
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,638
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek carry?
About 3,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 198 Brookhouser over Over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.