Pennsylvania Route 408
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Pennsylvania Route 408 is an 24.2 miles (38.9 km) long state highway
located in Crawford
county in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at US 6
/US 19
/PA 86
in Cambridge Springs
. The eastern terminus is at PA 8
in Hydetown
.
/US 19
and PA 86
in Cambridge Springs
, heading east-southeast on two-lane undivided Church Street and immediately crossing a Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad line. The road passes businesses before entering residential areas. The route continues into Cambridge Township
and becomes an unnamed road as it heads into agricultural areas with some homes. Upon heading into Rockdale Township
, PA 408 makes a turn to the south prior to curving southeast again through more farmland with some woods and residences. The road enters Richmond Township
, where it curves to the south and heads through more forested areas with some farm fields and homes. PA 408 turns west to form a short concurrency
with PA 77
before heading south again. Farther south, the route makes a turn to the east and passes more farms, woods, and residences. The road continues into Steuben Township
prior to coming into Townville
, where it turns to the southeast. In this borough, the route runs past several homes and a few businesses. PA 408 crosses back into Steuben Township and heads back into rural areas of farmland and woodland, soon coming into Troy Township
. In this area, the road intersects PA 428
and passes through more rural areas, turning more to the east. The route enters Oil Creek Township and heads into forests, soon coming into Hydetown
. PA 408 curves northeast and crosses the Oil Creek, passing farm fields before entering residential areas and turning southeast onto Main Street. The route comes to its eastern terminus at an intersection with PA 8
.
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
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...
county 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 US 6
U.S. Route 6
U.S. Route 6 , also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, a name that honors an American Civil War veterans association, is a main route of the U.S. Highway system, running east-northeast from Bishop, California to Provincetown, Massachusetts. Until 1964, it continued south from Bishop to...
/US 19
U.S. Route 19
U.S. Route 19 is a north–south U.S. Highway. Despite encroaching Interstate Highways, the route has remained a long-haul route, connecting the Gulf of Mexico with Lake Erie....
/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...
in Cambridge Springs
Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
Cambridge Springs is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,363 at the 2000 census.- History :The village of Cambridge was settled in 1822 and was named for the town of Cambridge, Massachusetts...
. The eastern terminus is at PA 8
Pennsylvania Route 8
Pennsylvania Route 8 is a major long route in western Pennsylvania. Officially, PA 8 is named the William Flinn Highway. Its southern terminus is at Interstate 376, U.S. Route 22, and U.S. Route 30 in Pittsburgh...
in Hydetown
Hydetown, Pennsylvania
Hydetown is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 605 at the 2000 census. It was established in 1862.-Geography:Hydetown is located at ....
.
Route description
PA 408 begins at an intersection with US 6U.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...
and 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...
in Cambridge Springs
Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
Cambridge Springs is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,363 at the 2000 census.- History :The village of Cambridge was settled in 1822 and was named for the town of Cambridge, Massachusetts...
, heading east-southeast on two-lane undivided Church Street and immediately crossing a Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad line. The road passes businesses before entering residential areas. The route continues into Cambridge Township
Cambridge Township, Pennsylvania
Cambridge Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,486 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 becomes an unnamed road as it heads into agricultural areas with some homes. Upon heading into Rockdale Township
Rockdale Township, Pennsylvania
Rockdale Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,343 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles , of which, 36.0 square miles of it is land and...
, PA 408 makes a turn to the south prior to curving southeast again through more farmland with some woods and residences. The road enters Richmond Township
Richmond Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Richmond Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,379 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.7 square miles , of which, 36.6 square miles of it is land and...
, where it curves to the south and heads through more forested areas with some farm fields and homes. PA 408 turns west to form a short 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 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...
before heading south again. Farther south, the route makes a turn to the east and passes more farms, woods, and residences. The road continues into Steuben Township
Steuben Township, Pennsylvania
Steuben Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 908 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.6 square miles , of which, 24.5 square miles of it is land and 0.04%...
prior to coming into Townville
Townville, Pennsylvania
Townville is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 306 at the 2000 census. It was established in 1831.-Geography:Townville is located at ....
, where it turns to the southeast. In this borough, the route runs past several homes and a few businesses. PA 408 crosses back into Steuben Township and heads back into rural areas of farmland and woodland, soon coming into Troy Township
Troy Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Troy Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,339 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.6 square miles , of which, 31.6 square miles of it is land and...
. In this area, the road intersects PA 428
Pennsylvania Route 428
Pennsylvania Route 428 is an long state highway located in Venango and Crawford counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 62/PA 8 in Oil City. The northern terminus is at PA 408 in Troy Township.-Venango County:...
and passes through more rural areas, turning more to the east. The route enters Oil Creek Township and heads into forests, soon coming into Hydetown
Hydetown, Pennsylvania
Hydetown is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 605 at the 2000 census. It was established in 1862.-Geography:Hydetown is located at ....
. PA 408 curves northeast and crosses the Oil Creek, passing farm fields before entering residential areas and turning southeast onto Main Street. The route comes to its eastern terminus at an intersection with PA 8
Pennsylvania Route 8
Pennsylvania Route 8 is a major long route in western Pennsylvania. Officially, PA 8 is named the William Flinn Highway. Its southern terminus is at Interstate 376, U.S. Route 22, and U.S. Route 30 in Pittsburgh...
.