Ohio State Route 370
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State Route 370 is 1.21 miles (1.9 km) long north–south state highway
in the western part of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The highway runs from its southern terminus at the main entrance to John Bryan State Park
nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Yellow Springs
to its northern terminus at SR 343
about 0.75 miles (1.2 km) east of Yellow Springs.
SR 370 was established in the middle of the 1930s. A spur route
, its primary function is to connect John Bryan State Park to the state highway system. This two-lane highway is located in the northern portion of Greene County
.
in northern Greene County. The highway begins at the main entrance to John Bryan State Park nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Yellow Springs. As it travels to the north, SR 370 passes amidst a blend of open fields and woods, with a number of houses appearing alongside the highway. It arrives at its northern terminus where it intersects SR 343.
Maintenance of SR 370 is done by the Ohio Department of Transportation
. Part of the organization's responsibilities in maintaining this highway and others in the state highway system is measuring the amount of traffic that utilizes the route. This is done using a metric called the annual average daily traffic
(AADT). The AADT refers to the volume of traffic traveling along a given stretch of highway on a typical day of the year. According to a 2008 survey, an average of 250 passenger vehicles and 10 commercial vehicles travel the length of SR 370 on a daily basis. This route is not included as a part of 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.
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 the main entrance to John Bryan State Park
John Bryan State Park
John Bryan State Park, part of the Buck Creek/John Bryan State Park Region, is a Ohio state park in Greene County, Ohio. The park surrounds Clifton Gorge, a deep cut of the Little Miami River between Yellow Springs and Clifton. The park contains a campground, and hiking and biking trails...
nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Yellow Springs is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the location of Antioch College and Antioch University Midwest. The population was 3,487 at the 2010 census...
to its northern terminus at SR 343
Ohio State Route 343
Ohio State Route 343 ' is a short east–west state route in west-central Ohio. The western terminus of OH 343 is at US 68 in Yellow Springs, and its eastern terminus is at OH 72 in Clifton.- Route description :...
about 0.75 miles (1.2 km) east of Yellow Springs.
SR 370 was established in the middle of the 1930s. A spur route
Spur route
A spur route is a short road forming a branch from a longer, more important route . A bypass or beltway is never considered a true spur route as it typically reconnects with the major road...
, its primary function is to connect John Bryan State Park to the state highway system. This two-lane highway is located in the northern portion of Greene County
Greene County, Ohio
Greene County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 161,573 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Xenia, and it was named for General Nathanael Greene, an officer in the Revolutionary War. Greene County was established on March 24, 1803.Greene County is part...
.
Route description
The entire 1.21 miles (1.9 km) length of SR 370 exists within the boundaries of Miami TownshipMiami Township, Greene County, Ohio
Miami Township is one of the twelve townships of Greene County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,106 people in the township, 1,215 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
in northern Greene County. The highway begins at the main entrance to John Bryan State Park nearly 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Yellow Springs. As it travels to the north, SR 370 passes amidst a blend of open fields and woods, with a number of houses appearing alongside the highway. It arrives at its northern terminus where it intersects SR 343.
Maintenance of SR 370 is done by the Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Department of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation is the organization of state government responsible for developing and maintaining all state and federal roadways in the state of Ohio with exception of the Ohio Turnpike. In addition to highways, the department also helps develop public transportation and...
. Part of the organization's responsibilities in maintaining this highway and others in the state highway system is measuring the amount of traffic that utilizes the route. This is done using a metric called the annual average daily traffic
Annual average daily traffic
Average Annual daily traffic, abbreviated AADT, is a measure used primarily in transportation planning and transportation engineering. It is the total volume of vehicle traffic of a highway or road for a year divided by 365 days. AADT is a useful and simple measurement of how busy the road is...
(AADT). The AADT refers to the volume of traffic traveling along a given stretch of highway on a typical day of the year. According to a 2008 survey, an average of 250 passenger vehicles and 10 commercial vehicles travel the length of SR 370 on a daily basis. This route is not included as 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...
(NHS). The NHS is a network of highways identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.