Pennsylvania Route 77
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Pennsylvania Route 77 is a 36 miles (57.9 km) long east–west state highway
located in northwest Pennsylvania
. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 27
in Meadville
. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 426
in Corry
.
in Meadville
, Crawford County
, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Hickory Street. The road passes homes, crossing into West Mead Township
and becoming Blooming Valley Road. The route runs through rural residential areas before continuing into a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, heading into East Mead Township
. PA 77 becomes unnamed and runs through more rural areas, passing through a corner of Woodcock Township
prior to entering Blooming Valley
. Here, the road becomes State Street and passes a few homes, reaching an intersection with PA 198
. The route heads back into agricultural and wooded areas with some residences as it crosses into Richmond Township
. PA 77 becomes unnamed and passes through more rural areas, running through New Richmond before forming a brief concurrency
with PA 408
. The road heads into Athens Township
and passes through little Cooley before crossing Muddy Creek in a wooded area.
The route runs through more farms and woods with a few homes, heading into Bloomfield Township
. In this area, PA 77 passes through Riceville
and crosses Oil Creek before intersecting PA 8
. From here, the road heads through more rural areas and continues into Sparta Township
, passing through Britton Run. Farther northeast, the route comes to an intersection with PA 89
and turns north to join that route, heading through more farmland and woodland with a few residences. PA 77 splits from PA 89 by heading east on Main Street, entering Spartansburg
and passing homes and businesses. The route passes south of Clear Lake and turns northeast onto Spring Street, running past more residences. The road heads back into Sparta Township and continues through areas of farm fields and woods with some homes.
in Erie County
and turns north as Spartansburg Highway, running through more farmland and woodland with some residences. The road runs through wooded areas with some fields and homes, passing to the west of Corry-Lawrence Airport as it crosses into Corry
. Here, the route becomes Union Street and passes through woods, turning east onto West Main Street and passing through industrial and business areas with some homes as it runs a short distance to the south of a Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad line. PA 77 ends at an intersection with PA 426
in the commercial downtown of Corry, where the road continues east as East Main Street, which is a part of PA 426.
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 northwest 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 of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 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...
in Meadville
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Meadville is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city is generally considered part of the Pittsburgh Tri-State and is within 40 miles of Erie, Pennsylvania. It was the first permanent settlement in northwest Pennsylvania...
. The eastern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 426
Pennsylvania Route 426
Pennsylvania Route 426 is a long state highway in Warren and Erie counties of Pennsylvania. The route is split up into two segments, connected by New York State Route 426 through New York....
in Corry
Corry, Pennsylvania
Corry is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. With a population of 6,834 at the 2000 United States Census, it is the second largest city in Erie County. Corry is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area...
.
Crawford County
PA 77 begins at an intersection with PA 27Pennsylvania 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...
in Meadville
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Meadville is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city is generally considered part of the Pittsburgh Tri-State and is within 40 miles of Erie, Pennsylvania. It was the first permanent settlement in northwest Pennsylvania...
, 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...
, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Hickory Street. The road passes homes, crossing into West Mead Township
West Mead Township, Pennsylvania
West Mead Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,227 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.6 square miles , of which, 18.2 square miles of it is land and...
and becoming Blooming Valley Road. The route runs through rural residential areas before continuing into a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, heading into 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...
. PA 77 becomes unnamed and runs through more rural areas, passing through a corner of 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...
prior to entering 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....
. Here, the road becomes State Street and passes a few homes, reaching an intersection with PA 198
Pennsylvania Route 198
Pennsylvania Route 198 is a 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....
. The route heads back into agricultural and wooded areas with some residences as it crosses into 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...
. PA 77 becomes unnamed and passes through more rural areas, running through New Richmond before forming a brief 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 408
Pennsylvania Route 408
Pennsylvania Route 408 is an long state highway located in Crawford county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 6/US 19/PA 86 in Cambridge Springs...
. The road heads into Athens Township
Athens Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Athens Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 775 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 2000,...
and passes through little Cooley before crossing Muddy Creek in a wooded area.
The route runs through more farms and woods with a few homes, heading into Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Bloomfield Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,051 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...
. In this area, PA 77 passes through Riceville
Riceville, Pennsylvania
Riceville is a census-designated place in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 82 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Riceville is located at ....
and crosses Oil Creek before intersecting 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...
. From here, the road heads through more rural areas and continues into Sparta Township
Sparta Township, Pennsylvania
Sparta Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,740 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.1 square miles , of which, 42.0 square miles of it is land and...
, passing through Britton Run. Farther northeast, the route comes to an intersection with PA 89
Pennsylvania Route 89
Pennsylvania Route 89 is a long north–south state highway located in northwestern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 8 and Pennsylvania Route 27 in Titusville. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 5 north of North East.-Route description:PA 89...
and turns north to join that route, heading through more farmland and woodland with a few residences. PA 77 splits from PA 89 by heading east on Main Street, entering Spartansburg
Spartansburg, Pennsylvania
Spartansburg is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 333 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Spartansburg is located at ....
and passing homes and businesses. The route passes south of Clear Lake and turns northeast onto Spring Street, running past more residences. The road heads back into Sparta Township and continues through areas of farm fields and woods with some homes.
Erie County
PA 77 enters Concord TownshipConcord Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Concord Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,361 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 0.03% is water....
in Erie County
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat is the City of Erie.- Geography :...
and turns north as Spartansburg Highway, running through more farmland and woodland with some residences. The road runs through wooded areas with some fields and homes, passing to the west of Corry-Lawrence Airport as it crosses into Corry
Corry, Pennsylvania
Corry is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. With a population of 6,834 at the 2000 United States Census, it is the second largest city in Erie County. Corry is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. Here, the route becomes Union Street and passes through woods, turning east onto West Main Street and passing through industrial and business areas with some homes as it runs a short distance to the south of a Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad line. PA 77 ends at an intersection with PA 426
Pennsylvania Route 426
Pennsylvania Route 426 is a long state highway in Warren and Erie counties of Pennsylvania. The route is split up into two segments, connected by New York State Route 426 through New York....
in the commercial downtown of Corry, where the road continues east as East Main Street, which is a part of PA 426.