Ohio State Route 202
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State Route 202 is a 21.28 miles (34.2 km) north–south state highway
in the western part of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The highway runs from its southern terminus at an interchange with the SR 4 freeway in Dayton
to its northern terminus at a T-intersection with SR 55 in the eastern end of Troy
.
The debut of SR 202 took place in the middle of the 1920s. For much of its length, it parallels Interstate 75 (I-75), which runs about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west. Along the way, SR 202 also travels near the eastern edge of the Great Miami River
.
and southeastern Miami County
along its way. The highway begins in Dayton at an interchange between the SR 4 freeway and Troy Street, one block north of where Troy Street meets Valley Street on the northern banks of the Mad River
. SR 202 starts out as an urban roadway that heads north, then bends to the northeast, running parallel to the Great Miami River
for a couple of miles. Entering into a more suburban setting, SR 202 passes through the old village of Hooks Corner where it meets Needmore Road, then proceeds into the Dayton suburb
of Huber Heights
. After curving to the north, SR 202 meets I-70 at its Exit 36, a diamond interchange
. A short distance later, SR 202 crosses into Miami County.
Now into Bethel Township
, the state highway travels northerly amidst a residential area prior to intersecting U.S. Route 40 (US 40) at a signalized intersection in the unincorporated community of Phoneton
. SR 202 passes into a more rural setting composed primarily of farmland, with some clumps of trees and houses appearing along the way. It goes through the unincorporated community of West Charleston
, then goes on to meet SR 571
at a signalized intersection east of Tipp City
. North of SR 571, SR 202 curves to the northwest, clipping the southwest corner of Elizabeth Township
prior to crossing into Staunton Township
. The route bends to the north immediately before it meets SR 41
at a signalized intersection. SR 202 turns back to the northwest a short distance before it arrives at its endpoint at SR 55 at a T-intersection in the far eastern end of Troy, just north of the Miami Shores Golf Course.
There is no portion of SR 202 that is included within the National Highway System
(NHS). The NHS is a network of highways identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
. It came to an end at SR 55 southwest of Urbana
. In 1925, the entire east–west portion of SR 202 along the current CR 193 was removed from the state highway system. Consequently, the highway was shortened to its present alignment between Dayton and the current SR 41 junction.
The current northernmost portion of SR 202 between SR 41 and SR 55 was brought into the state highway system, and assigned the designation of SR 504. It would be until 1982 before SR 504 would be replaced by a northward extension of SR 202, resulting in SR 202 taking on the routing that it utilizes today.
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...
in the western part of 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 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...
. The highway runs from its southern terminus at an interchange with the SR 4 freeway in Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
to its northern terminus at a T-intersection with SR 55 in the eastern end of Troy
Troy, Ohio
* - Sports :In addition to Troy High School athletics, Troy is home to the Miami Valley Silverbacks indoor football team of the Continental Indoor Football League....
.
The debut of SR 202 took place in the middle of the 1920s. For much of its length, it parallels Interstate 75 (I-75), which runs about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west. Along the way, SR 202 also travels near the eastern edge of the Great Miami River
Great Miami River
The Great Miami River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately long, in southwestern Ohio in the United States...
.
Route description
SR 202 traverses northeastern Montgomery CountyMontgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
and southeastern Miami County
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
along its way. The highway begins in Dayton at an interchange between the SR 4 freeway and Troy Street, one block north of where Troy Street meets Valley Street on the northern banks of the Mad River
Mad River (Ohio)
The Mad River is a stream located in the west central part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It flows from Logan County to downtown Dayton, where it meets the Great Miami River. The stream flows southwest from its source near Campbell Hill through West Liberty, along U.S...
. SR 202 starts out as an urban roadway that heads north, then bends to the northeast, running parallel to the Great Miami River
Great Miami River
The Great Miami River is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately long, in southwestern Ohio in the United States...
for a couple of miles. Entering into a more suburban setting, SR 202 passes through the old village of Hooks Corner where it meets Needmore Road, then proceeds into the Dayton suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Huber Heights
Huber Heights, Ohio
Huber Heights is a city in Montgomery, Miami, and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. Huber Heights's motto is "America's largest community of brick homes." The city is named for Charles Huber, the developer who constructed a number of the houses that would later comprise the city. Suburban...
. After curving to the north, SR 202 meets I-70 at its Exit 36, a diamond interchange
Diamond interchange
A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor road, one crossing the other over a bridge...
. A short distance later, SR 202 crosses into Miami County.
Now into Bethel Township
Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio
Bethel Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,927 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
, the state highway travels northerly amidst a residential area prior to intersecting U.S. Route 40 (US 40) at a signalized intersection in the unincorporated community of Phoneton
Phoneton, Ohio
Phoneton is an unincorporated community in southwestern Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. At one time, it was the center of telephone communications in America...
. SR 202 passes into a more rural setting composed primarily of farmland, with some clumps of trees and houses appearing along the way. It goes through the unincorporated community of West Charleston
West Charleston, Ohio
West Charleston is an unincorporated community in western Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States. It was laid out in 1807 by Charles Friend and was at that time known as Friendtown. Notable early residents were John Newcomb, the first merchant, and Jack Schlosser, the first...
, then goes on to meet SR 571
Ohio State Route 571
Ohio State Route 571 is an east–west State Route highway in west-central Ohio, part of a state-wide road transportation system. It indirectly connects the cities of Union City and Greenville with Springfield via a final on U.S. Route 40...
at a signalized intersection east of Tipp City
Tipp City, Ohio
Tipp City is a city in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,689 at the 2010 census. Formerly known as Tippecanoe, and then Tippecanoe City, this town was renamed to Tipp City in 1938 because another town in Ohio was likewise named Tippecanoe...
. North of SR 571, SR 202 curves to the northwest, clipping the southwest corner of Elizabeth Township
Elizabeth Township, Miami County, Ohio
Elizabeth Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,620 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the eastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
prior to crossing into Staunton Township
Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio
Staunton Township is one of the twelve townships of Miami County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,992 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
. The route bends to the north immediately before it meets SR 41
Ohio State Route 41
State Route 41 is a north–south state highway in the southern and western portions of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at the Ohio River on the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge in Aberdeen ; and its northern terminus is along State Route 48 at U.S. Route 36 in Covington...
at a signalized intersection. SR 202 turns back to the northwest a short distance before it arrives at its endpoint at SR 55 at a T-intersection in the far eastern end of Troy, just north of the Miami Shores Golf Course.
There is no portion of SR 202 that is included within the National Highway System
National Highway System (United States)
The National Highway System is a network of strategic highways within the United States, including the Interstate Highway System and other roads serving major airports, ports, rail or truck terminals, railway stations, pipeline terminals and other strategic transport facilities.Individual states...
(NHS). The NHS is a network of highways identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
History
The SR 202 designation was applied in 1923. Originally, the highway followed the majority of its present routing, from its southern terminus in Dayton to its junction with SR 41, at the time designated as SR 70. It then followed the current SR 41's alignment northwest into downtown Troy, then crossed the Great Miami River concurrently with SR 55. SR 202 then split from SR 55, and was routed along Market Street heading northeast. The state highway then followed what is today known as County Road 193 (CR 193), heading east from Troy into Champaign CountyChampaign County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families residing in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile . There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
. It came to an end at SR 55 southwest of Urbana
Urbana, Ohio
Urbana is a city in and the county seat of Champaign County, Ohio, United States, west of Columbus. Urbana was laid out in 1805, and for a time in 1812 was the headquarters of the Northwestern army. Urbana was named after the town of Urbanna, Virginia. It is the burial-place of the Indian fighter...
. In 1925, the entire east–west portion of SR 202 along the current CR 193 was removed from the state highway system. Consequently, the highway was shortened to its present alignment between Dayton and the current SR 41 junction.
The current northernmost portion of SR 202 between SR 41 and SR 55 was brought into the state highway system, and assigned the designation of SR 504. It would be until 1982 before SR 504 would be replaced by a northward extension of SR 202, resulting in SR 202 taking on the routing that it utilizes today.