Arizona State Route 98
Encyclopedia
State Route 98 is a state highway in Coconino County
in the U.S. state
of Arizona
.
to its junction with US 160 to the southeast. It is a north–south route just outside of Page but becomes an east–west route for the half of its length approaching its eastern terminus.
SR 98 passes through a sparsely inhabited portion of the Navajo Indian Reservation. Aside from small settlements, the highway does not pass through any cities or towns. It serves primarily as a bypass route to connect Page with reservation communities further to the east.
to establish as a state highway, as routed today. Portions of the route were realigned in Page
when portions of the route were redefined as State Route 989. This portion in Page was later relinquished by ADOT to the city of Page
. Four years later, the rest of the route was designated as a scenic road.
.
Coconino County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*61.7% White*1.2% Black*27.3% Native American*1.4% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.1% Two or more races*5.2% Other races*13.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
.
Route description
It runs from its junction with US 89 just south of PagePage, Arizona
Page is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 6,794.-Geography:Page is located at ....
to its junction with US 160 to the southeast. It is a north–south route just outside of Page but becomes an east–west route for the half of its length approaching its eastern terminus.
SR 98 passes through a sparsely inhabited portion of the Navajo Indian Reservation. Aside from small settlements, the highway does not pass through any cities or towns. It serves primarily as a bypass route to connect Page with reservation communities further to the east.
History
The route was established in 1974, when portions of former Indian Route 22 were given to the Arizona Department of TransportationArizona Department of Transportation
The Arizona Department of Transportation is an Arizona state government agency charged with facilitating mobility within the state. In addition to managing the state's highway system, the agency is also involved with public transportation and municipal airports...
to establish as a state highway, as routed today. Portions of the route were realigned in Page
Page, Arizona
Page is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 6,794.-Geography:Page is located at ....
when portions of the route were redefined as State Route 989. This portion in Page was later relinquished by ADOT to the city of Page
Page, Arizona
Page is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 6,794.-Geography:Page is located at ....
. Four years later, the rest of the route was designated as a scenic road.
Junction list
The entire route is in Coconino CountyCoconino County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*61.7% White*1.2% Black*27.3% Native American*1.4% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.1% Two or more races*5.2% Other races*13.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
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| Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Page, Arizona Page is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 6,794.-Geography:Page is located at .... |
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| 66.85 |