Ohio State Route 166
Encyclopedia
State Route 166 is an east–west state highway
in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The western terminus of State Route 166 is at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 6 just over 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Chardon
. Its western terminus is at State Route 534
about 5 miles (8 km) west of Rock Creek
.
and the western part of Ashtabula County
. No segment of this highway is a part of the National Highway System
, a system of highways identified as most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
to its junction with State Route 528
, and State Route 528 from that intersection north to that highway's current northern terminus north of Madison
.
In 1939, State Route 166 was re-routed. From the current junction of State Route 166 and State Route 528, State Route 166 was routed east, replacing what was formerly designated as State Route 522, to the intersection that marks State Route 166's current eastern terminus at State Route 534
west of Rock Creek
. In turn, State Route 528 was extended northward, replacing what was the north-south leg of State Route 166.
State highway
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in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state
U.S. state
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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 western terminus of State Route 166 is at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 6 just over 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Chardon
Chardon, Ohio
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square....
. Its western terminus is at State Route 534
Ohio State Route 534
State Route 534 is a north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of SR 534 is at its junction with the duplex of U.S. Route 62 and SR 173 nearly west of Salem...
about 5 miles (8 km) west of Rock Creek
Rock Creek, Ohio
Rock Creek is a village in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The population was 584 at the 2000 census.The principal village festival is the Ox Roast...
.
Route description
State Route 166 travels through the northeastern portion of Geauga CountyGeauga County, Ohio
Geauga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,389. It is named for a Native American word meaning "raccoon". The county seat is Chardon...
and the western part of Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 101,497, its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish"....
. No segment of this highway is a part of 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...
, a system of highways identified as most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
History
The debut of State Route 166 took place in 1923. The original routing of State Route 166 consisted of the existing route of State Route 166 from its current western terminus northeast of ChardonChardon, Ohio
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square....
to its junction with State Route 528
Ohio State Route 528
State Route 528 is north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus, also the southern terminus of State Route 168, is on State Route 88 at U.S. Route 422 in the village of Parkman, about 6½ miles south of Middlefield, and its northern...
, and State Route 528 from that intersection north to that highway's current northern terminus north of Madison
Madison, Ohio
Madison is a village in Lake County, Ohio, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 2,921.-Geography:Madison is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
.
In 1939, State Route 166 was re-routed. From the current junction of State Route 166 and State Route 528, State Route 166 was routed east, replacing what was formerly designated as State Route 522, to the intersection that marks State Route 166's current eastern terminus at State Route 534
Ohio State Route 534
State Route 534 is a north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of SR 534 is at its junction with the duplex of U.S. Route 62 and SR 173 nearly west of Salem...
west of Rock Creek
Rock Creek, Ohio
Rock Creek is a village in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The population was 584 at the 2000 census.The principal village festival is the Ox Roast...
. In turn, State Route 528 was extended northward, replacing what was the north-south leg of State Route 166.