Pennsylvania Route 198
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Pennsylvania Route 198 is a 38 miles (61.2 km) long state highway
located in Crawford County
in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at the Ohio
state line near Pierpont, OH
where it continues as Ohio SR 167
. The eastern terminus is at PA 27
near Mount Hope.
border in Beaver Township
, where the road continues into that state as SR 167
. From the state line, the route heads east on two-lane undivided Pierpoint Road through a mix of farmland and woodland. PA 198 passes through Palmer before entering Spring Township
and becoming Atroskin Road. The route continues into Conneautville
and becomes Licking Street, passing homes. PA 198 turns northeast onto Mulberry Street and crosses Conneaut Creek
and the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
before coming to an intersection with PA 18
. At this point, PA 198 turns southeast to form a concurrency
with PA 18 on Main Street, passing through the commercial downtown prior to passing more residences. PA 198 splits from PA 18 by heading east on an unnamed road, crossing into Summerhill Township
. The road continues through a mix of farms and forests with a few homes, curving to the southeast. In the community of Norrisville, the route enters Hayfield Township
and heads more to the east. In Littles Corners, PA 198 comes to a junction with PA 98
. The route continues through more rural areas, crossing the Cussewago Creek
and passing through Coons Corners prior to reaching an interchange with I-79
.
Past this interchange, PA 198 passes through a mix of farmland, woodland, and residences and turns north onto North Mead Road before turning east onto another unnamed road. The road runs through rural areas with some residential development prior to crossing the French Creek
into Saegertown
and coming to a junction with US 6
/US 19
. Here, PA 198 turns south to form a concurrency with US 6/US 19 on Main Street, passing a mix of homes and businesses. In the southern part of town, PA 198 splits to the east on South Street, passing under a Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad line. The route turns southeast and becomes unnamed, passing a mix of farmland and woodland with a few homes as it heads into Woodcock Township
. PA 198 turns south for a short concurrency with PA 86
prior to continuing east through forested areas with some homes, passing to the north of Woodcock Creek Lake. The road turns to the southeast and continues into Blooming Valley
, where it becomes Saegertown Street. The route passes homes and turns south, coming to an intersection with PA 77
. Past here, PA 198 becomes Dickson Street and runs past more residences, leaving Blooming Valley for East Mead Township
. The road continues through areas of woods and farms with some residences, turning south and becoming the border between East Mead Township to the west and Randolph Township
to the east. The route turns east and fully enters Randolph Township, passing through more rural areas and turning south. PA 198 continues to the residential community of Guys Mills
, where it turns east and passes through the Erie National Wildlife Refuge
. The route turns south and passes through farmland, woodland, and homes prior to coming to its terminus at PA 27
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in Crawford County
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 88,765.Crawford County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named for Colonel William Crawford...
in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The western terminus is at the Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
state line near Pierpont, OH
Pierpont, Ohio
Pierpont is an unincorporated community in central Pierpont Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44082. It lies at the intersection of State Routes 7 and 167.-References:...
where it continues as Ohio SR 167
Ohio State Route 167
State Route 167 is an east–west state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at the northern end of the State Route 46 and State Route 307 concurrency in Jefferson, and its eastern terminus is at the Pennsylvania state line about south of...
. The eastern terminus is at PA 27
Pennsylvania Route 27
Pennsylvania Route 27 is a long state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Park Avenue near U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 19 in Meadville. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 69 three miles south of Sugar Grove.-History:From 1927 to 1928, PA...
near Mount Hope.
Route description
PA 198 begins at the OhioOhio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
border in Beaver Township
Beaver Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Beaver Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 903 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
, where the road continues into that state as SR 167
Ohio State Route 167
State Route 167 is an east–west state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at the northern end of the State Route 46 and State Route 307 concurrency in Jefferson, and its eastern terminus is at the Pennsylvania state line about south of...
. From the state line, the route heads east on two-lane undivided Pierpoint Road through a mix of farmland and woodland. PA 198 passes through Palmer before entering Spring Township
Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Spring Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,571 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.6 square miles , of which, 45.6 square miles of it is land and...
and becoming Atroskin Road. The route continues into Conneautville
Conneautville, Pennsylvania
Conneautville is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, along Conneaut Creek. The population was 848 at the 2000 census.- History:Conneautville was founded in 1814 by Alexander Power, a surveyor and engineer. Conneautville was first called Powerstown or made reference to as Power’s Tract...
and becomes Licking Street, passing homes. PA 198 turns northeast onto Mulberry Street and crosses Conneaut Creek
Conneaut Creek
Conneaut Creek is a tributary of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio in the United States. Via Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, it is part of the watershed of the St...
and the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
The Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad is a class II railroad that operates in northwestern Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio.The railroad's main route runs from the Lake Erie port of Conneaut, Ohio to the Pittsburgh suburb of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, a distance of 139 miles...
before coming to an intersection with PA 18
Pennsylvania Route 18
Pennsylvania Route 18 is a major north–south highway in Western Pennsylvania whose southern terminus is at the West Virginia state line in Greene County, Pennsylvania near the village of Garrison, while the northern terminus is at PA Route 5 in Lake City, Pennsylvania...
. At this point, PA 198 turns southeast to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with PA 18 on Main Street, passing through the commercial downtown prior to passing more residences. PA 198 splits from PA 18 by heading east on an unnamed road, crossing into Summerhill Township
Summerhill Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Summerhill Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
. The road continues through a mix of farms and forests with a few homes, curving to the southeast. In the community of Norrisville, the route enters Hayfield Township
Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania
Hayfield Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,092 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
and heads more to the east. In Littles Corners, PA 198 comes to a junction with PA 98
Pennsylvania Route 98
Pennsylvania Route 98 is a state highway located in western Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 6/U.S. Route 19/U.S. Route 322 in Vernon Township. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 5 in the town of Avonia a mile from Lake Erie.PA 98 also intersects...
. The route continues through more rural areas, crossing the Cussewago Creek
Cussewago Creek
Cussewago Creek is a tributary of French Creek in Crawford County, Pennsylvania in the United States.Cussewago Creek joins French Creek at Meadville.Cussewago Creek supports a diverse fauna, including mammals, amphibians, fishes, and mollusks....
and passing through Coons Corners prior to reaching an interchange with I-79
Interstate 79
Interstate 79 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston, West Virginia to Pennsylvania Route 5 and Pennsylvania Route 290 in Erie, Pennsylvania...
.
Past this interchange, PA 198 passes through a mix of farmland, woodland, and residences and turns north onto North Mead Road before turning east onto another unnamed road. The road runs through rural areas with some residential development prior to crossing the French Creek
French Creek (Allegheny River)
French Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York in the United States.- Etymology :...
into Saegertown
Saegertown, Pennsylvania
Saegertown is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,071 at the 2000 census. It was established in 1824.-Geography:Saegertown is located at ....
and coming to a junction with US 6
U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 6 travels east–west near the north edge of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from the Ohio state line near Pymatuning Reservoir east to the Mid-Delaware Bridge over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, New York. It is the longest highway segment in the Commonwealth. Most of it is a...
/US 19
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In...
. Here, PA 198 turns south to form a concurrency with US 6/US 19 on Main Street, passing a mix of homes and businesses. In the southern part of town, PA 198 splits to the east on South Street, passing under a Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad line. The route turns southeast and becomes unnamed, passing a mix of farmland and woodland with a few homes as it heads into Woodcock Township
Woodcock Township, Pennsylvania
Woodcock Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,976 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.1 square miles , of which, 32.5 square miles of it is land and...
. PA 198 turns south for a short concurrency with PA 86
Pennsylvania Route 86
Pennsylvania Route 86 is a long state highway in northwest Pennsylvania. The northern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 6, U.S. Route 19, and Pennsylvania Route 408 in Cambridge Springs...
prior to continuing east through forested areas with some homes, passing to the north of Woodcock Creek Lake. The road turns to the southeast and continues into Blooming Valley
Blooming Valley, Pennsylvania
Blooming Valley is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 378 at the 2000 census. Former Pennsylvania Treasurer Budd Dwyer, who committed suicide during a press conference, is buried in the Blooming Valley Cemetery....
, where it becomes Saegertown Street. The route passes homes and turns south, coming to an intersection with PA 77
Pennsylvania Route 77
Pennsylvania Route 77 is a long east–west state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 27 in Meadville...
. Past here, PA 198 becomes Dickson Street and runs past more residences, leaving Blooming Valley for East Mead Township
East Mead Township, Pennsylvania
East Mead Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,485 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
. The road continues through areas of woods and farms with some residences, turning south and becoming the border between East Mead Township to the west and Randolph Township
Randolph Township, Pennsylvania
Randolph Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,838 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.4 square miles , of which, 43.1 square miles of it is land and...
to the east. The route turns east and fully enters Randolph Township, passing through more rural areas and turning south. PA 198 continues to the residential community of Guys Mills
Guys Mills, Pennsylvania
Guys Mills is a census-designated place in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 133 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Guys Mills is located at ....
, where it turns east and passes through the Erie National Wildlife Refuge
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
The Erie National Wildlife Refuge is an National Wildlife Refuge located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Named after the Erie tribe, it was established to provide waterfowl and other migratory birds with nesting, feeding, brooding, and resting habitat....
. The route turns south and passes through farmland, woodland, and homes prior to coming to its terminus at PA 27
Pennsylvania Route 27
Pennsylvania Route 27 is a long state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Park Avenue near U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 19 in Meadville. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 69 three miles south of Sugar Grove.-History:From 1927 to 1928, PA...
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