Ohio State Route 41
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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
(Business U.S. Route 62
continues south through Maysville, Kentucky
from this point); and its northern terminus is along State Route 48 at U.S. Route 36 in Covington
. Throughout its southern portion the route is quite hilly as it passes predominantly northward through scenic areas with state parks and monuements. Along its northern portion the route heads in a more westerly direction across mainly flat terrain as a major road through the cities of Washington Court House
, Springfield
, and Troy
, all of which are experiencing growth in industry and commerce.
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 southern and western portions 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...
. Its southern terminus is at the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
on the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge
Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge
The Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge is a suspension bridge built in 1931 that crosses the Ohio River and connects Maysville, Kentucky and Aberdeen, Ohio. Its main span is 1,060 feet long, and the total length of the bridge is 1,991 feet...
in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Ohio
Aberdeen is a village in Brown County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,603 at the 2000 census.Aberdeen is connected to Maysville, Kentucky by the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge to downtown Maysville and the William H. Harsha Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge completed in...
(Business U.S. Route 62
U.S. Route 62
U.S. Route 62 runs from the US-Mexico border at El Paso, Texas to Niagara Falls, New York, near the United States-Canada border. It is the only east-west US Route that connects Mexico and Canada.Parts of U.S...
continues south through Maysville, Kentucky
Maysville, Kentucky
Maysville is a city in and the county seat of Mason County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,993 at the 2000 census, making it the fiftieth largest city in Kentucky by population. Maysville is on the Ohio River, northeast of Lexington. It is the principal city of the Maysville...
from this point); and its northern terminus is along State Route 48 at U.S. Route 36 in Covington
Covington, Ohio
Covington is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,559 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was incorporated as Covington in 1835...
. Throughout its southern portion the route is quite hilly as it passes predominantly northward through scenic areas with state parks and monuements. Along its northern portion the route heads in a more westerly direction across mainly flat terrain as a major road through the cities of Washington Court House
Washington Court House, Ohio
Washington Court House is a city in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is the county seat of Fayette County and is located approximately halfway between Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. The population was 14,192 in 2010 at the 2010 census...
, Springfield
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus and northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg...
, and 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....
, all of which are experiencing growth in industry and commerce.
History
- 1924 – Original route established; originally routed from ManchesterManchester, OhioManchester is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,043....
to 1 miles (1.6 km) west of BainbridgeBainbridge, Ross County, OhioBainbridge is a village in Ross County, Ohio, United States, along Paint Creek. The population was 1,012 at the 2000 census.Bainbridge is the location of Pike Lake State Park...
along the current State Route 136 from Manchester to Bentonville, and along its current alignment from Bentonville to 1 miles (1.6 km) west of Bainbridge. - 1931 – Southern terminus moved to AberdeenAberdeen, OhioAberdeen is a village in Brown County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,603 at the 2000 census.Aberdeen is connected to Maysville, Kentucky by the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge to downtown Maysville and the William H. Harsha Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge completed in...
; routed along previously unnumbered roads (Aberdeen to Bradysville was a former alignment of State Route 7 before 1926, and unnumbered thereafter); Manchester to Bentonville certified as State Route 136; northern terminus also moved to 1 miles (1.6 km) east of GreenfieldGreenfield, OhioGreenfield is a village in Highland, Fayette, and Ross counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, along Paint Creek. The population was 4,906 at the 2000 census...
. - 1962 – Extended to CovingtonCovington, OhioCovington is a village in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,559 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was incorporated as Covington in 1835...
along the former State Route 70. - 1997 – 2 miles (3.2 km) west of SpringfieldSpringfield, OhioSpringfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus and northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg...
to 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Springfield upgraded to divided highwayDivided HighwayDivided 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:...
. - unknown – Extended to the KentuckyKentuckyThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
state line on the Ohio RiverOhio RiverThe Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
along the previous alignment of the U.S. Route 62/U.S. Route 68 concurrency (signed as Business U.S. Route 62 in Kentucky; this extension would have occurred after the opening of the William H. Harsha BridgeWilliam H. Harsha BridgeThe William H. Harsha bridge is a cable-stayed bridge carrying U.S. Route 62 and U.S. Route 68 that connects Maysville, Kentucky and Aberdeen, Ohio over the Ohio River. It is named for William Harsha, who represented the area in the US House of Representatives. Construction on the bridge started in...
in 2001).