US Bridges

SR 0098 over Cussewago Creek

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Twp. · Structure no. 000000000048826

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,296
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0098 over Cussewago Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0098 over Cussewago Creek in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,161 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0098
CrossesCussewago Creek
LocationFranklin Twp.
RouteState Highway 98
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90324, -80.22549
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,296 (2023)
Projected traffic3,161 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 0098 over Cussewago Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0098 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 October 2020.

How much traffic does SR 0098 over Cussewago Creek carry?

About 2,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0098 over Cussewago Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0098 over Cussewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.