Ohio State Route 521
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State Route 521 is an east–west state highway
in central Ohio
. Existing entirely within Delaware County
, the western terminus of State Route 521 is at the U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 duplex in Delaware
. Its eastern terminus is at State Route 656
in the hamlet of Olive Green, located approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Sunbury
.
defines State Route 521 as beginning at the intersection of State Route 37/Central Avenue and Sandusky Street in downtown Delaware, following Sandusky Street south two blocks to U.S. Route 36/William Street, and then following U.S. Route 36 easterly through Delaware, past the partial interchange with U.S. Route 23, across the Olentangy River
amidst the brief duplex U.S. Route 36 has with U.S. Route 42, and beyond the point where State Route 37 converges with the U.S. highway to the signalized intersection on the east side of the city where State Route 521 and the U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 duplex meet. This 1.76 miles (2.8 km) stretch of State Route 521 is not explicitly signed in the field.
The aforementioned signalized intersection with U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 on the east side of Delaware marks the start of the signed portion of State Route 521. The state highway departs the county seat
of Delaware County
heading northeast into Brown Township
amidst a vastness of open farmland and the occasional home, passing underneath the CSX railway prior to passing T-intersections with Harris Road and Skinner Road. At the County Home Road intersection, State Route 521 turns east, and enters the hamlet of Kilbourne
, where it passes amidst some homes and businesses, as well as intersects Old State Road. East of there, State Route 521 passes amidst woodlands as it crosses over Alum Creek
and passes its intersection with Hogback Road. As it re-enters primarily open farmland, State Route 521 passes Kilbourne Road, then follows an S-curve to the southeast. Resuming an easterly trek, after passing the unusually-named 3 Bs & K Road, State Route 521 crosses into Kingston Township
. Next, the state highway crosses Galena Road, then passes over Interstate 71 without much fanfare. Continuing east through farm country and passing the occasional house, State Route 521 passes through intersections with Carter's Corners Road and Blue Church Road, then turns to the east-southeast prior to entering Porter Township
and arriving at its junction with State Route 61
. Heading due from State Route 61, State Route 521 passes amidst a forested landscape, and crosses the Big Walnut Creek
prior to coming to an end in the hamlet of Olive Green at the State Route 656
intersection. Continuing to the east of State Route 656 after State Route 521 terminates is Olive Green Road.
State Route 521 is not included within the National Highway System
, a system of highways that are important to the nation's economy, defense and mobility.
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 central 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...
. Existing entirely within Delaware County
Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County is a fast-growing suburban county in the state of Ohio, United States, within the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the United States Census Bureau's 2004 population estimates, Delaware County's population of 142,503 made it the fastest growing county in...
, the western terminus of State Route 521 is at the U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 duplex in Delaware
Delaware, Ohio
The City of Delaware is a city in and the county seat of Delaware County in the United States state of Ohio. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816. It is located near the center of Ohio, is about north of Columbus, and is part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area...
. Its eastern terminus is at State Route 656
Ohio State Route 656
State Route 656 is a state highway in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio that is signed north–south, but actually trends northeast–southwest. The highway's southern terminus is at State Route 61 approximately north of Sunbury...
in the hamlet of Olive Green, located approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of Sunbury
Sunbury, Ohio
Sunbury is a village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,389 at the 2010 census. The village is centered around a New England-styled traditional town square with the historic village hall located in the center of a village green...
.
Route description
The Ohio Department of TransportationOhio 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...
defines State Route 521 as beginning at the intersection of State Route 37/Central Avenue and Sandusky Street in downtown Delaware, following Sandusky Street south two blocks to U.S. Route 36/William Street, and then following U.S. Route 36 easterly through Delaware, past the partial interchange with U.S. Route 23, across the Olentangy River
Olentangy River
The Olentangy River is a tributary of the Scioto River in Ohio.It was originally called keenhongsheconsepung, a Delaware word literally translated as "stone for your knife stream", based on the shale found along its shores. Early settlers to the region translated this into "Whetstone River"...
amidst the brief duplex U.S. Route 36 has with U.S. Route 42, and beyond the point where State Route 37 converges with the U.S. highway to the signalized intersection on the east side of the city where State Route 521 and the U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 duplex meet. This 1.76 miles (2.8 km) stretch of State Route 521 is not explicitly signed in the field.
The aforementioned signalized intersection with U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 on the east side of Delaware marks the start of the signed portion of State Route 521. The state highway departs the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Delaware County
Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County is a fast-growing suburban county in the state of Ohio, United States, within the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the United States Census Bureau's 2004 population estimates, Delaware County's population of 142,503 made it the fastest growing county in...
heading northeast into Brown Township
Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio
Brown Township is one of the eighteen townships of Delaware County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,297 people in the township, 1,290 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
amidst a vastness of open farmland and the occasional home, passing underneath the CSX railway prior to passing T-intersections with Harris Road and Skinner Road. At the County Home Road intersection, State Route 521 turns east, and enters the hamlet of Kilbourne
Kilbourne, Ohio
Kilbourne is a census-designated place in eastern Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 43032. It lies along State Route 521.-References:...
, where it passes amidst some homes and businesses, as well as intersects Old State Road. East of there, State Route 521 passes amidst woodlands as it crosses over Alum Creek
Alum Creek
Alum Creek is long creek that runs north to south in central Ohio. The creek originates in Morrow County and then flows through Delaware County and finally into Franklin County, where it ends at Big Walnut Creek, which drains into the Scioto River. In 1974, the Army Corps of Engineers completed...
and passes its intersection with Hogback Road. As it re-enters primarily open farmland, State Route 521 passes Kilbourne Road, then follows an S-curve to the southeast. Resuming an easterly trek, after passing the unusually-named 3 Bs & K Road, State Route 521 crosses into Kingston Township
Kingston Township, Delaware County, Ohio
Kingston Township is one of the eighteen townships of Delaware County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,603 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
. Next, the state highway crosses Galena Road, then passes over Interstate 71 without much fanfare. Continuing east through farm country and passing the occasional house, State Route 521 passes through intersections with Carter's Corners Road and Blue Church Road, then turns to the east-southeast prior to entering Porter Township
Porter Township, Delaware County, Ohio
Porter Township is one of the eighteen townships of Delaware County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,696 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
and arriving at its junction with State Route 61
Ohio State Route 61
State Route 61 is a north–south state highway in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at the U.S. Route 36/State Route 3 concurrency in Sunbury, and its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 east of Huron, at the southern-most point of Lake Erie...
. Heading due from State Route 61, State Route 521 passes amidst a forested landscape, and crosses the Big Walnut Creek
Big Walnut Creek
Big Walnut Creek starts near Mount Gilead, Ohio in Morrow County. It flows south to eastern Delaware County and parallels Alum Creek. It passes to the east of Sunbury and into Hoover Reservoir. The reservoir crosses into Franklin County and flows through Gahanna and Whitehall...
prior to coming to an end in the hamlet of Olive Green at the State Route 656
Ohio State Route 656
State Route 656 is a state highway in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio that is signed north–south, but actually trends northeast–southwest. The highway's southern terminus is at State Route 61 approximately north of Sunbury...
intersection. Continuing to the east of State Route 656 after State Route 521 terminates is Olive Green Road.
State Route 521 is not 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...
, a system of highways that are important to the nation's economy, defense and mobility.