US Bridges

SR 98 over Over Elk Creek

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Fairview Township · Structure no. 000000000016136

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 98 over Over Elk Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,546 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 98
CrossesOver Elk Creek
LocationFairview Township
RouteState Highway 98
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.98538, -80.23648
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2023)
Projected traffic2,546 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$889,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 98 over Over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 98 over Over Elk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 98 over Over Elk Creek carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over Over Elk Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over Over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.