Pennsylvania Route 98
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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 Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 20 near Fairview
.
/US 19
/US 322
in Vernon Township
, Crawford County
, with the road continuing south as part of US 19. From this intersection, the route heads north on two-lane undivided Perry Highway, passing rural areas of homes before heading through farmland and passing to the east of Port Meadville Airport
. The road continues through wooded areas of homes, coming to an intersection with PA 102
. At this point, PA 98 curves to the northwest and passes through a mix of farms and woods, crossing into Hayfield Township
and turning to the north. The road runs through more wooded areas with some farm fields and residences, crossing PA 198
in Littles Corners. The route becomes unnamed and continues through more farmland and woodland with some homes, passing a short distance to the west of Cussewago Creek
. PA 98 crosses into Cussewago Township
and runs through more rural areas, eventually turning northeast and crossing the creek before passing through Crossingville. The road makes a turn back to the north and passes through more woodland with some farms and homes.
and continues due north through agricultural areas with a few woods and homes, intersecting US 6N
in Lavery. The road continues through more rural areas with some development, crossing into Franklin Township
, where it passes through Franklin Center. The route passes through more open farmland before heading into more wooded areas, becoming Falls Road and heading into Fairview Township
. PA 98 becomes Avonia Road and turns to the northwest, passing through a mix of farms and woods with some homes and crossing Elk Creek
. The road heads north-northeast and comes to an intersection with PA 832
. Past here, the route runs through rural residential areas and turns northwest, coming to an interchange with I-90, at which point it is a divided highway
. PA 98 becomes undivided again and passes through areas of woods and commercial development, heading into a mix of farmland and residential development. The road heads into the residential community of Fairview
and crosses US 20
in a commercial area. The route heads through more rural areas of homes, crossing under a Norfolk Southern railroad line and a CSX railroad line within a short distance of each other. PA 98 comes to its northern terminus at an intersection with PA 5
in Avonia
, with Avonia Road continuing north to Lake Erie
.
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 western 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 southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 6/U.S. Route 19/U.S. Route 322 in Vernon Township
Vernon Township, Pennsylvania
Vernon Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,499 at the 2000 census.Vernon Township is the business center of Crawford County and is home to many major stores, hotels, restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses.-Geography:According...
. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 5
Pennsylvania Route 5
Pennsylvania Route 5 is a westward continuation of New York State Route 5 in Pennsylvania. It runs from North East, Pennsylvania at the New York-Pennsylvania border to near Erie, a total of . The highway is called the Purple Heart Highway and mostly called Lake Road...
in the town of Avonia
Avonia, Pennsylvania
Avonia is an unincorporated census-designated place in Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 1,331 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Avonia is located at ....
a mile from Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
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PA 98 also intersects Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 20 near Fairview
Fairview, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Fairview is an unincorporated community in central Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is served by the 16415 zip code and the Fairview School District. It was incorporated as a separate borough in 1868 with an area of about a square mile and a population of roughly 400...
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Crawford County
PA 98 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...
/US 322
U.S. Route 322 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, the route runs from the Ohio border in West Shenango Township southeast to the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Chester, at which point the route...
in Vernon Township
Vernon Township, Pennsylvania
Vernon Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,499 at the 2000 census.Vernon Township is the business center of Crawford County and is home to many major stores, hotels, restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses.-Geography:According...
, 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...
, with the road continuing south as part of US 19. From this intersection, the route heads north on two-lane undivided Perry Highway, passing rural areas of homes before heading through farmland and passing to the east of Port Meadville Airport
Port Meadville Airport
Port Meadville Airport is a public use airport located three nautical miles west of the central business district of Meadville, in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general...
. The road continues through wooded areas of homes, coming to an intersection with PA 102
Pennsylvania Route 102
Pennsylvania Route 102 , also known as Cussewago Road, is a 4 mile long, north-south state highway located in Crawford County in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 6/US 19/US 322 in Vernon Township...
. At this point, PA 98 curves to the northwest and passes through a mix of farms and woods, crossing into 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 turning to the north. The road runs through more wooded areas with some farm fields and residences, crossing 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....
in Littles Corners. The route becomes unnamed and continues through more farmland and woodland with some homes, passing a short distance to the west of 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....
. PA 98 crosses into Cussewago Township
Cussewago Township, Pennsylvania
Cussewago Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,597 at the 2000 census.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, there...
and runs through more rural areas, eventually turning northeast and crossing the creek before passing through Crossingville. The road makes a turn back to the north and passes through more woodland with some farms and homes.
Erie County
PA 98 enters Elk Creek TownshipElk Creek Township, Pennsylvania
Elk Creek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,800 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 continues due north through agricultural areas with a few woods and homes, intersecting US 6N
U.S. Route 6N
U.S. Route 6N is a long auxiliary route of U.S. Route 6 located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 20 in West Springfield a half-mile north of Interstate 90 exit 3. Its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 and U.S...
in Lavery. The road continues through more rural areas with some development, crossing into Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Franklin Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was estimated at 1,609.-Geography:...
, where it passes through Franklin Center. The route passes through more open farmland before heading into more wooded areas, becoming Falls Road and heading into Fairview Township
Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Fairview Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,140 at the 2000 census.-History:Fairview Township was settled in 1797. Fairview is one of the original 16 townships in Erie County...
. PA 98 becomes Avonia Road and turns to the northwest, passing through a mix of farms and woods with some homes and crossing Elk Creek
Elk Creek (Lake Erie)
Elk Creek is a tributary of Lake Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The creek is part of the Lake Erie Watershed and has a drainage basin of . Elk Creek is stocked with brown trout and steelhead by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.- Course :Elk Creek has its origins...
. The road heads north-northeast and comes to an intersection with PA 832
Pennsylvania Route 832
Pennsylvania Route 832 , known locally as Sterrettania Road and Peninsula Drive, is a state highway located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park in Erie. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 98, two miles west of Sterrettania...
. Past here, the route runs through rural residential areas and turns northwest, coming to an interchange with I-90, at which point it is a divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
. PA 98 becomes undivided again and passes through areas of woods and commercial development, heading into a mix of farmland and residential development. The road heads into the residential community of Fairview
Fairview, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Fairview is an unincorporated community in central Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is served by the 16415 zip code and the Fairview School District. It was incorporated as a separate borough in 1868 with an area of about a square mile and a population of roughly 400...
and crosses US 20
U.S. Route 20 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 20 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which clips the northeastern corner of the state, running entirely in Erie County. While it is part of the nation's longest road, it features the shortest segment of any two-digit U.S. route in the commonwealth...
in a commercial area. The route heads through more rural areas of homes, crossing under a Norfolk Southern railroad line and a CSX railroad line within a short distance of each other. PA 98 comes to its northern terminus at an intersection with PA 5
Pennsylvania Route 5
Pennsylvania Route 5 is a westward continuation of New York State Route 5 in Pennsylvania. It runs from North East, Pennsylvania at the New York-Pennsylvania border to near Erie, a total of . The highway is called the Purple Heart Highway and mostly called Lake Road...
in Avonia
Avonia, Pennsylvania
Avonia is an unincorporated census-designated place in Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 1,331 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Avonia is located at ....
, with Avonia Road continuing north to Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
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