U.S. Route 35
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U.S. Route 35 is a north–south United States highway that runs northwest-southeast for approximately 412 miles (663 km) from northern Indiana
to the western suburbs of Charleston
, West Virginia
. The highway's northern terminus is in Michigan City, Indiana
, at U.S. Route 20
. Its southern terminus is in Scott Depot, West Virginia
, at Interstate 64
. Currently, the West Virginia
portion of the highway is being expanded to four lanes, mostly along a completely new route. The Ohio
portion has already been upgraded to a four-lane highway/freeway between the West Virginia
state line and Trotwood west of Dayton, Ohio
.
to Point Pleasant
, US 35 is currently being expanded to a four-lane expressway. Currently the route is four lanes from I-64 to the junction with the bridge to Buffalo
, (West Virginia Route 869
), which serves the large Toyota engine and transmission plant
in Buffalo, and continues as a 2-lane route for 12 miles (19.3 km) to another four lane section of eight miles (6 km) to the Ohio River
, which is the state line.
The remaining 12 mile gap is currently "unfunded". A possibility of completion as a toll road has been put forward.
Officially, US 35's new alignment begins at I-64
Exit #40 near Scott Depot, from which point US 35 proceeds north on its new roadway. As of June 15, 2009, the old segment of US 35 between Buffalo Bridge and U.S. Route 60
is now signed WV 817
.
on the Silver Memorial Bridge
and enters Ohio. The first interchange is located adjacent to the Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport in Gallipolis
as well as State Route 7. From there, it continues as a full freeway towards Jackson
, with interchanges at SR 160
, SR 850
, and SR 325
. Passing Rio Grande
, the highway becomes a four lane at-grade expressway when it reaches Centerville
. This setup continues until State Route 32 where the highway bypasses Jackson. A strange interchange configuration currently exists at US 35 and OH 32 - an interchange called a Windmill interchange
. Each highway has ramps that exit to the other highway ending at an intersection that one can travel either direction — odd because both highways end up having at-grade intersections. Continuing west, the highway reverts to an expressway until it reaches Richmond Dale
. The section between Richmond Dale and Chillicothe
was upgraded to a full freeway in 2005 and includes a large cut through a 1000 feet (304.8 m) ridge. This section of road provides westbound motorists with a panoramic view of the Scioto River
valley. Travelers eastbound at Chillicothe near the Bridge Street exit can see the hills that are shown on the Great Seal of the State of Ohio. The next major interchange is with I-71 in Jeffersonville
. As the route continues through flat farmlands, it creates a full-access interchange with I-675
in Beavercreek
. Several miles later, US 35 opens into a three through lane highway (with five lanes in some parts) through downtown Dayton
and makes another full-access interchange with I-75 in downtown Dayton. The Ohio portion of US 35 merges with I-70 near New Paris
. The portion of US 35 from the western edge of Dayton to the merge with I-70 is the only 2 lane section remaining, passing through the city of Eaton.
US 35 is a major Appalachian corridor linking I-70 and points west to I-64 and points east.
The portion of the route between Jackson and Gallipolis is known as the Bob Evans
Highway. This section is designated as a Welsh Byway by the Ohio Department of Transportation
as well.
. US 35 then travels in a northwest path through the cities of Muncie
, Kokomo
, Logansport
, Winamac
, Knox
and La Porte before terminating at US 20 in Michigan City
.
On October 1, 2009, the State transferred the western 5.31 miles (8.55 km) of US 35 to Michigan City's local highway system. US 35 in Michigan City is currently being served by commercial traffic that travels in and out of downtown (where it originally terminated at US 12
); according to local traffic counts, only half of measured traffic on US 35 is through traffic. After the transfer of control, Michigan City began reconstructing the road using local, state and federal-aid funds. The change was approved by AASHTO on October 17, 2008.
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
to the western suburbs of Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers in Kanawha County. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 51,400, and its metropolitan area 304,214. It is the county seat of Kanawha County.Early...
, West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
. The highway's northern terminus is in Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City's origins date to 1830, when the land for the city was first purchased by Isaac C. Elston. Elston Middle School, formerly Elston High School, located at 317 Detroit St., is named after the founder....
, at U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 20 is an east–west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies, US 20 is a coast-to-coast route. Spanning , it is the longest road in the United States, and the route sparsely parallels Interstate 90...
. Its southern terminus is in Scott Depot, West Virginia
Scott Depot, West Virginia
Scott Depot is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along Crooked Creek at and downstream from the creek's intersection with Teays Valley Road. The zipcode is 25560. It is part of the census-designated place of Teays Valley...
, at Interstate 64
Interstate 64
Interstate 64 is an Interstate Highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Its western terminus is at I-70, U.S. 40, and U.S. 61 in Wentzville, Missouri. Its eastern terminus is at an interchange with I-264 and I-664 at Bowers Hill in Chesapeake, Virginia. As I-64 is concurrent with...
. Currently, the West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
portion of the highway is being expanded to four lanes, mostly along a completely new route. The 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...
portion has already been upgraded to a four-lane highway/freeway between the West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
state line and Trotwood west of Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
.
West Virginia
In West Virginia from Scott DepotScott Depot, West Virginia
Scott Depot is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along Crooked Creek at and downstream from the creek's intersection with Teays Valley Road. The zipcode is 25560. It is part of the census-designated place of Teays Valley...
to Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Point Pleasant is a city in Mason County, West Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. The population was 4,637 at the 2000 census...
, US 35 is currently being expanded to a four-lane expressway. Currently the route is four lanes from I-64 to the junction with the bridge to Buffalo
Buffalo, West Virginia
Buffalo is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, along the Kanawha River. The population was 1,236 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Buffalo is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of...
, (West Virginia Route 869
West Virginia Route 869
West Virginia Route 869 is a short, one mile state highway in Putnam County, West Virginia that connects U.S. Route 35 and West Virginia Route 62 via the Lower Buffalo Bridge over the Kanawha River. The route itself is unsigned on the bridge...
), which serves the large Toyota engine and transmission plant
Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia
Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia is a Toyota Motor Corporation factory in Buffalo, West Virginia. It is estimated to date, the company has spent nearly US$1 billion to build the automobile engine and transmission plant...
in Buffalo, and continues as a 2-lane route for 12 miles (19.3 km) to another four lane section of eight miles (6 km) to the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
, which is the state line.
The remaining 12 mile gap is currently "unfunded". A possibility of completion as a toll road has been put forward.
Officially, US 35's new alignment begins at I-64
Interstate 64
Interstate 64 is an Interstate Highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Its western terminus is at I-70, U.S. 40, and U.S. 61 in Wentzville, Missouri. Its eastern terminus is at an interchange with I-264 and I-664 at Bowers Hill in Chesapeake, Virginia. As I-64 is concurrent with...
Exit #40 near Scott Depot, from which point US 35 proceeds north on its new roadway. As of June 15, 2009, the old segment of US 35 between Buffalo Bridge and U.S. Route 60
U.S. Route 60
U.S. Route 60 is an east–west United States highway, running from the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast in Virginia to western Arizona. Despite the final "0" in its number, indicating a transcontinental designation, the 1926 route formerly ended in Springfield, Missouri, at its intersection...
is now signed WV 817
West Virginia Route 817
West Virginia Route 817 follows the former path of U.S. Route 35 along the Kanawha River from St. Albans, West Virginia to near Fraziers Bottom, West Virginia and resumes again between near Southside to near Henderson...
.
Ohio
Signed east–west in Ohio, US 35 crosses the Ohio RiverOhio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
on the Silver Memorial Bridge
Silver Memorial Bridge
The Silver Memorial Bridge is a cantilever bridge which spans the Ohio River between Gallipolis, Ohio and Henderson, West Virginia. The bridge was completed in 1969, shortly after the Silver Bridge disaster, although it is located about 1 mile downstream of the original...
and enters Ohio. The first interchange is located adjacent to the Gallia-Meigs Regional Airport in Gallipolis
Gallipolis, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,180 people, 1,847 households, and 1,004 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,156.2 people per square mile . There were 2,056 housing units at an average density of 568.7 per square mile...
as well as State Route 7. From there, it continues as a full freeway towards Jackson
Jackson, Ohio
Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,184 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jackson is located at ....
, with interchanges at SR 160
Ohio State Route 160
State Route 160 is a north–south state highway in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at State Route 7 in Gallipolis, and the route heads north. It meets U.S. Route 35 at an interchange with various collector and distributor ramps. From there, the...
, SR 850
Ohio State Route 850
State Route 850 ' is a north–south state highway in southeastern Ohio, a U.S. state. Its southern terminus is at State Route 588 in the hamlet of Rodney, which is west of Gallipolis. State Route 850's northern terminus is at State Route 554 in Bidwell. The route has an interchange with U.S...
, and SR 325
Ohio State Route 325
State Route 325 is a north–south state highway in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of State Route 325 is at State Route 141 about south of Rio Grande...
. Passing Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Ohio
Rio Grande is a village in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The population was 915 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area....
, the highway becomes a four lane at-grade expressway when it reaches Centerville
Centerville, Gallia County, Ohio
Centerville is a village in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is located near U.S...
. This setup continues until State Route 32 where the highway bypasses Jackson. A strange interchange configuration currently exists at US 35 and OH 32 - an interchange called a Windmill interchange
Windmill interchange
The windmill interchange is a four-way road interchange.The windmill serves two arterial roadways by grade separation. All turning movements are served by a right-hand exit ramp, with stop sign or traffic signal at the ramp termini....
. Each highway has ramps that exit to the other highway ending at an intersection that one can travel either direction — odd because both highways end up having at-grade intersections. Continuing west, the highway reverts to an expressway until it reaches Richmond Dale
Richmond Dale, Ohio
Richmond Dale is an unincorporated community in central Jefferson Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45673. It is located along U.S. Route 35 southeast of the county seat of Chillicothe.-References:...
. The section between Richmond Dale and Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ohio
Chillicothe is a city in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States.Chillicothe was the first and third capital of Ohio and is located in southern Ohio along the Scioto River. The name comes from the Shawnee name Chalahgawtha, meaning "principal town", as it was a major settlement of...
was upgraded to a full freeway in 2005 and includes a large cut through a 1000 feet (304.8 m) ridge. This section of road provides westbound motorists with a panoramic view of the Scioto River
Scioto River
The Scioto River is a river in central and southern Ohio more than 231 miles in length. It rises in Auglaize County in west central Ohio, flows through Columbus, Ohio, where it collects its largest tributary, the Olentangy River, and meets the Ohio River at Portsmouth...
valley. Travelers eastbound at Chillicothe near the Bridge Street exit can see the hills that are shown on the Great Seal of the State of Ohio. The next major interchange is with I-71 in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville, Ohio
Jeffersonville is a village in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,288 at the 2000 census.Jeffersonville was the birthplace of Grayson L...
. As the route continues through flat farmlands, it creates a full-access interchange with I-675
Interstate 675 (Ohio)
Interstate 675 is an auxiliary interstate highway in the suburbs of Dayton in the U.S. state of Ohio. Interstate 675 serves as an eastern bypass of Dayton. I-675 measures in length...
in Beavercreek
Beavercreek, Ohio
Beavercreek is the largest city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and is the second largest suburb of Dayton behind Kettering. The population was 45,193 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. Several miles later, US 35 opens into a three through lane highway (with five lanes in some parts) through downtown Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
and makes another full-access interchange with I-75 in downtown Dayton. The Ohio portion of US 35 merges with I-70 near New Paris
New Paris, Ohio
New Paris is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,623 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :The area was in the tribal grounds of the Pottawatomi, Miami and Wyandot Indians....
. The portion of US 35 from the western edge of Dayton to the merge with I-70 is the only 2 lane section remaining, passing through the city of Eaton.
US 35 is a major Appalachian corridor linking I-70 and points west to I-64 and points east.
The portion of the route between Jackson and Gallipolis is known as the Bob Evans
Bob Evans (restaurateur)
Bob Evans was an American restaurateur and marketer of pork sausage products. He is perhaps best known for the American restaurant chain bearing his name. The company he founded also owns Mimi's Cafe and Owens Country Sausage....
Highway. This section is designated as a Welsh Byway 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...
as well.
Indiana
US 35 enters Indiana with Interstate 70, and splits off on the northwest side of RichmondRichmond, Indiana
Richmond is a city largely within Wayne Township, Wayne County, in east central Indiana, United States, which borders Ohio. The city also includes the Richmond Municipal Airport, which is in Boston Township and separated from the rest of the city...
. US 35 then travels in a northwest path through the cities of Muncie
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie is a city in Center Township, Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. It is the principal city of the Muncie, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 118,769...
, Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States, Indiana's 13th largest city. It is the principal city of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Howard and Tipton counties....
, Logansport
Logansport, Indiana
Logansport is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Indiana, United States. The population was 18,396 at the 2010 census. Logansport is located in northern Indiana, at the junction of the Wabash and Eel rivers, northeast of Lafayette.-History:...
, Winamac
Winamac, Indiana
Winamac is a town in Monroe Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,490 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Pulaski County.-Geography:Winamac is located at ....
, Knox
Knox, Indiana
Knox is a city in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,704 at the 2010 census. Knox is also within the Chicago Metropolitan Area along with the City of Valparaiso. The city is the county seat of Starke County. The city was founded in 1851 and is named after...
and La Porte before terminating at US 20 in Michigan City
Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City's origins date to 1830, when the land for the city was first purchased by Isaac C. Elston. Elston Middle School, formerly Elston High School, located at 317 Detroit St., is named after the founder....
.
On October 1, 2009, the State transferred the western 5.31 miles (8.55 km) of US 35 to Michigan City's local highway system. US 35 in Michigan City is currently being served by commercial traffic that travels in and out of downtown (where it originally terminated at US 12
U.S. Route 12
U.S. Route 12 or US 12 is an east–west United States highway, running from Grays Harbor on the Pacific Ocean, in the state of Washington, to downtown Detroit, for almost . As a thoroughfare, it has mostly been supplanted by I-90 and I-94, but remains an important road for local travel.The...
); according to local traffic counts, only half of measured traffic on US 35 is through traffic. After the transfer of control, Michigan City began reconstructing the road using local, state and federal-aid funds. The change was approved by AASHTO on October 17, 2008.
West Virginia
| County | Location | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Putnam County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 51,589 people, 20,028 households, and 15,281 families residing in the county. The population density was 149 people per square mile . There were 21,621 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile... |
Scott Depot Scott Depot, West Virginia Scott Depot is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along Crooked Creek at and downstream from the creek's intersection with Teays Valley Road. The zipcode is 25560. It is part of the census-designated place of Teays Valley... |
0 | Interchange at I-64 Exit 40 | |
| Access via connector continuing along same alignment as new US 35. | ||||
| Teays Valley Teays Valley, West Virginia Teays Valley is a census-designated place in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. The place is divided into the two districts of Teays Valley and Scott Depot... |
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| Fraziers Bottom Fraziers Bottom, West Virginia Fraziers Bottom is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. The community was named after a family of Fraziers who settled the area in the late 18th century after migrating there from Virginia. The area was attractive as there was abundant and fertile bottom land... |
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| 8.5 | ||||
| Pliny Pliny, West Virginia Pliny is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It was named for M. Pliny Brown, a large landowner in the area. The ZIP code is 25158.... |
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| Mason Mason County, West Virginia As of the census of 2000, there were 25,957 people, 10,587 households, and 7,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile . There were 12,056 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile... |
Pt. Pleasant Point Pleasant, West Virginia Point Pleasant is a city in Mason County, West Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. The population was 4,637 at the 2000 census... |
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| Last exit in West Virginia before entering Ohio |