Ohio State Route 797
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State Route 797 is a very short, unsigned north–south state highway
in the eastern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. State Route 797 runs from its southern terminus at the U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 duplex about 4.75 miles (7.6 km) northeast of Zanesville
to its northern terminus less than 0.4 mile (0.643736 km) to the northwest at Interstate 70 at its Exit 160, a diamond interchange
.
State Route 797 was created in the middle of the 1940s. For most of its history, this two-lane highway was a spur route
that served to connect Zanesville Municipal Airport
to the state highway system, specifically U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40, in the eastern half of Muskingum County
. The highway was extended slightly to the northwest in the mid 1960s when Interstate 70 was opened in the vicinity. However, in the early 2000s, maintenance of the portion of State Route 797 between U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 and Zanesville Municipal Airport was transferred from state control to Muskingum County. As a result, today State Route 797 only exists in the short stretch of roadway between U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70.
in the eastern half of Muskingum County
. This route is not included within the National Highway System
, a network of routes deemed most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.
The unsigned State Route 797 begins at a four-way stop intersection with flashing beacon that marks the intersection of the U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 duplex and Airport Road amidst a commercial strip that typically appears adjacent to a freeway interchange. The highway travels a very short distance from this intersection to the northwest before it meets Interstate 70 at its Exit 160, a diamond interchange
. This point serves as State Route 797's endpoint. Continuing northwest from this location is Sonora Road (County Road 52).
. When Interstate 70 was completed around and to the east of Zanesville
in 1965, State Route 797 was extended a short distance north to end at its present northern terminus at the Interstate's Exit 160. On April 3, 2003, State Route 797 southeast of U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 was removed from the state highway system, with jurisdiction being transferred to Muskingum County
. The roadway became known as Airport Road. Consequently, the only portion of State Route 797 remaining in the state highway system from that point on was the stretch between U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70.
State highway
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in the eastern portion 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...
. State Route 797 runs from its southern terminus at the U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 duplex about 4.75 miles (7.6 km) northeast of Zanesville
Zanesville, Ohio
Zanesville is a city in and the county seat of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 25,586 at the 2000 census.Zanesville was named after Ebenezer Zane, who had constructed Zane's Trace, a pioneer road through present-day Ohio...
to its northern terminus less than 0.4 mile (0.643736 km) to the northwest at Interstate 70 at its Exit 160, a diamond interchange
Diamond interchange
A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor road, one crossing the other over a bridge...
.
State Route 797 was created in the middle of the 1940s. For most of its history, this two-lane highway was 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...
that served to connect Zanesville Municipal Airport
Zanesville Municipal Airport
Zanesville Municipal Airport is an airport near Zanesville, Ohio....
to the state highway system, specifically U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40, in the eastern half of Muskingum County
Muskingum County, Ohio
Muskingum County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,074. Its county seat is Zanesville...
. The highway was extended slightly to the northwest in the mid 1960s when Interstate 70 was opened in the vicinity. However, in the early 2000s, maintenance of the portion of State Route 797 between U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 and Zanesville Municipal Airport was transferred from state control to Muskingum County. As a result, today State Route 797 only exists in the short stretch of roadway between U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70.
Route description
The short path of State Route 797 exists entirely within Perry TownshipPerry Township, Muskingum County, Ohio
Perry Township is one of the twenty-five townships of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,420 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the east central part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
in the eastern half of Muskingum County
Muskingum County, Ohio
Muskingum County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,074. Its county seat is Zanesville...
. This route 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 network of routes deemed most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.
The unsigned State Route 797 begins at a four-way stop intersection with flashing beacon that marks the intersection of the U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 duplex and Airport Road amidst a commercial strip that typically appears adjacent to a freeway interchange. The highway travels a very short distance from this intersection to the northwest before it meets Interstate 70 at its Exit 160, a diamond interchange
Diamond interchange
A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor road, one crossing the other over a bridge...
. This point serves as State Route 797's endpoint. Continuing northwest from this location is Sonora Road (County Road 52).
History
State Route 797 was established in 1946. At the time, it was a spur route that ran from its present southern terminus at the U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 duplex southeastward along Airport Road to Zanesville Municipal AirportZanesville Municipal Airport
Zanesville Municipal Airport is an airport near Zanesville, Ohio....
. When Interstate 70 was completed around and to the east of Zanesville
Zanesville, Ohio
Zanesville is a city in and the county seat of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 25,586 at the 2000 census.Zanesville was named after Ebenezer Zane, who had constructed Zane's Trace, a pioneer road through present-day Ohio...
in 1965, State Route 797 was extended a short distance north to end at its present northern terminus at the Interstate's Exit 160. On April 3, 2003, State Route 797 southeast of U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 was removed from the state highway system, with jurisdiction being transferred to Muskingum County
Muskingum County, Ohio
Muskingum County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,074. Its county seat is Zanesville...
. The roadway became known as Airport Road. Consequently, the only portion of State Route 797 remaining in the state highway system from that point on was the stretch between U.S. Route 22/U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70.