US Bridges

SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek

Good

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Conneautville Borough · Structure no. 000000000040178

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 27 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 198 Foster Road
CrossesOver Conneaut Creek
LocationConneautville Borough
RouteState Highway 198
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.75818, -80.37141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2024)
Projected traffic639 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut 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 2022.

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

About 567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 198 Foster Road over Over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.