US Bridges

SR 98 over Cussewago Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Elk Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000044692

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Cussewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 98 over Cussewago Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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
CrossesCussewago Creek
LocationElk Creek Township
RouteState Highway 98
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87252, -80.22582
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2023)
Projected traffic2,219 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 98 over Cussewago Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 98 over Cussewago 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 98 over Cussewago Creek carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over Cussewago Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over Cussewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.