Ohio State Route 310
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Ohio State Route 310 is a north–south state route in the central portion of Ohio
. The highway extends 13.99 miles (22.51 km) from its southern terminus at OH 204
south of the hamlet of Etna
to the northern terminus at OH 37 approximately 2 miles (3.22 km) southeast of Johnstown
.
(OH 204) in Liberty Township
in rural northern Fairfield County. Little more than 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) north of OH 204, OH 310 meets Palmer Road, which straddles the Fairfield-Liberty County Line. Less than 1 miles (1.6 km) after crossing into Licking County's Etna Township
, OH 310 arrives at a diamond interchange with Interstate 70 (I-70).
North of I-70, OH 310 enters into the hamlet of Etna
, passing by a few residential streets before arriving at a signalized intersection with the four-lane divided U.S. Route 40 (US 40). For the next mile, OH 310 passes by a mix of residential subdivisions and open fields. At the Refugee Road intersection, OH 310 enters Pataskala
. OH 310 continues to traverse both houses and open space for approximately the next 1.5 miles (2.4 km). At that point, OH 310 continues into Pataskala along Main Street through a heavily residential portion of the city, en route to intersecting Ohio State Road 16 (OH 16).
Meeting OH 16 (Broad Street) at a T-intersection, OH 310 turns east and follows OH 16 for one block, to the Township Road intersection. There, OH 310 resumes its northerly trek, and passes along the eastern edge of Broadview Golf Course, through the County Road 28 intersection. North of there, OH 310 enters a more rural setting, while serving as the eastern city limits of Pataskala. Through this area, OH 310 continues to pass by the occasional residential subdivision. OH 310 passes through a "staggered" intersection Hollow Road, then upon meeting Township Highway 148, OH 310 becomes the boundary between Jersey Township
and St. Albans Township
. Continuing through farmland, with scattered houses along the way, OH 310 arrives at the Morse Road (County Road 25) intersection. Further north, OH 310 goes by the Willow Run Golf Course. At the northeast corner of that golfing facility, OH 310 meets Ohio State Route 161 (OH 161).
Northerly from OH 161, OH 310 turns entirely into St. Albans Township, now traversing a mix of woods and open space, while passing the occasional residence. Through this stretch, OH 310 intersects Jersey Mill Road (County Road 91), Jug Street (County Road 22) and County Road 33, and crosses over the Raccoon Creek. OH 310 then passes into another Liberty Township...this time, Licking County's Liberty Township
...before arriving at its northern terminus at Ohio State Route 37 (OH 37).
. At the time, it only extended across the portion of its current routing from US 40 in the hamlet of Etna
to OH 16 in Pataskala
.
In 1937, OH 310 underwent extensions at both the southern and northern ends of the route. To the south, OH 310 was extended into Fairfield County
to its current southern terminus at a then newly-extended OH 204
. North of Pataskala, OH 310 was designated along a previously un-numbered road up to a junction with OH 37 southeast of Johnstown
.
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 extends 13.99 miles (22.51 km) from its southern terminus at OH 204
Ohio State Route 204
-Route 204A:Route 204A is a 0.49-mile alternate route connecting I-70 with SR 204 in Pickerington. Route 204A runs south from I-70 to SR 204, connecting the two parallel roads. Route 204A also serves as the off ramp for I-70 until it becomes Taylor Road and intersects SR 204...
south of the hamlet of Etna
Etna, Licking County, Ohio
Etna is an unincorporated community in southwestern Licking County, Ohio, United States. It lies at an elevation of 1063 feet at the intersection of U.S. Route 40 and State Route 310. It was listed as a census-designated place in 2010....
to the northern terminus at OH 37 approximately 2 miles (3.22 km) southeast of Johnstown
Johnstown, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,440 people, 1,396 households, and 932 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,643.0 people per square mile . There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 694.0 per square mile...
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Route description
OH 310 starts at a T-intersection with State Route 204Ohio State Route 204
-Route 204A:Route 204A is a 0.49-mile alternate route connecting I-70 with SR 204 in Pickerington. Route 204A runs south from I-70 to SR 204, connecting the two parallel roads. Route 204A also serves as the off ramp for I-70 until it becomes Taylor Road and intersects SR 204...
(OH 204) in Liberty Township
Liberty Township, Fairfield County, Ohio
Liberty Township is one of the thirteen townships of Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 7,265 people in the township, 4,387 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
in rural northern Fairfield County. Little more than 0.5 mile (0.80467 km) north of OH 204, OH 310 meets Palmer Road, which straddles the Fairfield-Liberty County Line. Less than 1 miles (1.6 km) after crossing into Licking County's Etna Township
Etna Township, Licking County, Ohio
Etna Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Licking County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,410 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and city:...
, OH 310 arrives at a diamond interchange with Interstate 70 (I-70).
North of I-70, OH 310 enters into the hamlet of Etna
Etna, Licking County, Ohio
Etna is an unincorporated community in southwestern Licking County, Ohio, United States. It lies at an elevation of 1063 feet at the intersection of U.S. Route 40 and State Route 310. It was listed as a census-designated place in 2010....
, passing by a few residential streets before arriving at a signalized intersection with the four-lane divided U.S. Route 40 (US 40). For the next mile, OH 310 passes by a mix of residential subdivisions and open fields. At the Refugee Road intersection, OH 310 enters Pataskala
Pataskala, Ohio
Pataskala is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 10,249 at the 2000 census. Pataskala was a small community until 1996, when what was then the village of Pataskala merged with Lima Township, vastly increasing its population and geographic area.-Geography:Pataskala is...
. OH 310 continues to traverse both houses and open space for approximately the next 1.5 miles (2.4 km). At that point, OH 310 continues into Pataskala along Main Street through a heavily residential portion of the city, en route to intersecting Ohio State Road 16 (OH 16).
Meeting OH 16 (Broad Street) at a T-intersection, OH 310 turns east and follows OH 16 for one block, to the Township Road intersection. There, OH 310 resumes its northerly trek, and passes along the eastern edge of Broadview Golf Course, through the County Road 28 intersection. North of there, OH 310 enters a more rural setting, while serving as the eastern city limits of Pataskala. Through this area, OH 310 continues to pass by the occasional residential subdivision. OH 310 passes through a "staggered" intersection Hollow Road, then upon meeting Township Highway 148, OH 310 becomes the boundary between Jersey Township
Jersey Township, Licking County, Ohio
Jersey Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Licking County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,841 people in the township.-Geography:Located on the western edge of the county, it borders the following townships and city:...
and St. Albans Township
St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio
St. Albans Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Licking County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,060 people in the township, 1,975 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. Continuing through farmland, with scattered houses along the way, OH 310 arrives at the Morse Road (County Road 25) intersection. Further north, OH 310 goes by the Willow Run Golf Course. At the northeast corner of that golfing facility, OH 310 meets Ohio State Route 161 (OH 161).
Northerly from OH 161, OH 310 turns entirely into St. Albans Township, now traversing a mix of woods and open space, while passing the occasional residence. Through this stretch, OH 310 intersects Jersey Mill Road (County Road 91), Jug Street (County Road 22) and County Road 33, and crosses over the Raccoon Creek. OH 310 then passes into another Liberty Township...this time, Licking County's Liberty Township
Liberty Township, Licking County, Ohio
Liberty Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Licking County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,797 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
...before arriving at its northern terminus at Ohio State Route 37 (OH 37).
History
When established in 1932, OH 310 existed entirely within Licking CountyLicking County, Ohio
Licking County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 166,492. Its county seat is Newark and is named for the salt licks that were in the area....
. At the time, it only extended across the portion of its current routing from US 40 in the hamlet of Etna
Etna, Licking County, Ohio
Etna is an unincorporated community in southwestern Licking County, Ohio, United States. It lies at an elevation of 1063 feet at the intersection of U.S. Route 40 and State Route 310. It was listed as a census-designated place in 2010....
to OH 16 in Pataskala
Pataskala, Ohio
Pataskala is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 10,249 at the 2000 census. Pataskala was a small community until 1996, when what was then the village of Pataskala merged with Lima Township, vastly increasing its population and geographic area.-Geography:Pataskala is...
.
In 1937, OH 310 underwent extensions at both the southern and northern ends of the route. To the south, OH 310 was extended into Fairfield County
Fairfield County, Ohio
Fairfield County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 146,156. Its county seat is Lancaster. Its name is a reference to the Fairfield area of the original Lancaster....
to its current southern terminus at a then newly-extended OH 204
Ohio State Route 204
-Route 204A:Route 204A is a 0.49-mile alternate route connecting I-70 with SR 204 in Pickerington. Route 204A runs south from I-70 to SR 204, connecting the two parallel roads. Route 204A also serves as the off ramp for I-70 until it becomes Taylor Road and intersects SR 204...
. North of Pataskala, OH 310 was designated along a previously un-numbered road up to a junction with OH 37 southeast of Johnstown
Johnstown, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,440 people, 1,396 households, and 932 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,643.0 people per square mile . There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 694.0 per square mile...
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Major intersections
External links
- OH 310 Endpoint Photos from Ohio Highway Ends, by Dan Garnell