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Numbered highways in Lake County, Ohio facts for kids

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I-90.svg US 20.svg OH-84.svg
Lake County highway markers
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System information
Formed: 1912, renumbered in 1923, 1927, 1962
Highway names
Interstates: Interstate nn (I-nn)
US Routes: U.S. Route nn (US nn)
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Ohio highways
Interstates • U.S. Routes • State Routes

Have you ever wondered how you get from one place to another in Ohio? Our state has a huge network of roads, from small local streets to big highways that cross the entire country! These roads are super important for travel, trade, and just getting around. This article will tell you all about the different kinds of highways in Ohio and how they help connect our communities.

What Are Highways?

Highways are major roads that connect cities and towns. They are designed for faster travel than local streets. Think of them as the main arteries of a state, helping people and goods move efficiently. Ohio's highway system started way back in 1912. Over the years, the roads have been updated and renumbered to make travel even better.

Different Kinds of Roads

In Ohio, you'll see different types of highway signs, each telling you about the kind of road you're on.

Interstate Highways

These are the biggest and fastest roads. They are part of a national network that connects states across the USA. You can spot them by their red, white, and blue shield signs, like

I-90
Interstate 90 shield

. Interstate highways often have numbers like I-70 or I-90. They are built for long-distance travel and usually have multiple lanes.

U.S. Routes

U.S. Routes are also important national roads, but they are older than Interstates. They connect cities and towns, often passing through the centers of communities. Their signs are black and white shields, like

US 20
U.S. Route 20 shield

. A famous one in Ohio is U.S. Route 20, which runs all the way across the northern part of the state.

State Routes

State Routes are roads managed by the state of Ohio. They connect different parts of Ohio and often link up with U.S. Routes and Interstates. Their signs are white shields with a black outline and the state name, like

OH-84
Ohio State Route 84 shield

. These roads help you get to smaller towns and local attractions within Ohio.

How Roads Get Their Names and Numbers

Roads are given numbers to help people find their way. Lower numbers often mean the road was one of the first to be established. Sometimes, roads are "decommissioned," which means they are no longer called by that number. This happens when a new, better road is built, or the old road is renamed. For example, some old Ohio roads were replaced by U.S. Route 20.

Famous Ohio Highways

Ohio has many important highways that have been around for a long time or are used by many people every day.

Interstate 90

I-90
Interstate 90 shield

Interstate 90 (I-90) is a major highway that crosses northern Ohio. It connects Ohio to Indiana in the west and Pennsylvania in the east. This road is part of one of the longest Interstate highways in the United States! It was established in 1961 and is still a very busy road today.

U.S. Route 20

US 20
U.S. Route 20 shield

U.S. Route 20 is another long road that runs across Ohio. It goes from near Edon in the west to near Conneaut in the east. This route was established in 1926. It's a great example of an older U.S. Route that still serves many communities.

Ohio State Route 84

OH-84
Ohio State Route 84 shield

State Route 84 is a state highway that starts in Euclid and goes all the way to the Pennsylvania border. It was established in 1923. This road helps connect cities like Euclid to smaller towns in Ashtabula County.

Ohio's highway system is always changing and growing to meet the needs of travelers. From the big Interstates to the smaller State Routes, these roads are essential for life in the Buckeye State!

Number Length (mi) Length (km) Southern or western terminus Northern or eastern terminus Formed Removed Notes
MMR 1 263.1 423.4 ICH 309 at the Indiana state line near Edgerton ICH 2 at the Pennsylvania state Line near Conneaut 1914 1917
SR 1 353.15 568.34 I-75 at the Kentucky State Line in Cincinnati I-90 at the Pennsylvania State Line in Conneaut 1961 1965
SR 2 71.2 114.6 Indiana state line near Edgerton PA 9 in Conneaut 1912 1926 Replaced by US 20
SR 2 227.13 365.53 SR 37 in Hicksville Township US 20 in Painesville Township 1939 current
MMR 6 263.1 423.4 ICH 309 at the Indiana state line near Edgerton ICH 2 at the Pennsylvania state Line near Conneaut 1920 1921
SR 6 29.46 47.41 SR 85 in Cleveland US 20 in Painesville 1929 1931 Replaced by SR 283
US 6 248.002 399.121 US 6 at Edgerton US 6 at Pierpont 1931 current
US 20 260.4 419.1 US 20 near Edon US 20 near Conneaut 1926 current
ICH 34 17.5 28.2 Cleveland ICH 324 / ICH 327 in Chardon 1912 1922 Replaced by SR 85
SR 44 81.23 130.73 SR 43 in Sandy Township Headlands Beach State Park in Painesville Township 1923 current
SR 84 63.34 101.94 US 6 / US 20 in Euclid PA 226 in Monroe Township 1923 current
SR 85 2.66 4.28 US 6 / SR 7 in Andover PA 285 in Andover Township 1923 1938 Replaced by US 6
SR 86 21.98 35.37 US 20 in Painesville SR 534 in Windsor Township 1923 current
ICH 90 16.1 25.9 ICH 35 near Chagrin Falls ICH 2 in Willoughby 1912 1922 Replaced by SR 174
I-90 244.75 393.89 I-80 at Indiana State Line Pennsylvania State Line 1961 current
SR 91 44.12 71.00 US 224 in Springfield Township SR 283 on TimberlakeEastlake municipal line 1912 current
ICH 153 46.4 74.7 ICH 2 / ICH 324 in Painesville ICH 80 / ICH 88 / ICH 322 / ICH 325 / ICH329 / ICH 330 / ICH 516 in Warren 1912 1922 Replaced by SR 86
SR 166 11.40 18.35 US 6 in Hambden Township SR 534 in Trumbull Township 1923 1940 Replaced by SR 528
SR 174 9.56 15.39 Old Mill Road in Gates Mills US 20 / SR 640 in Willoughby 1923 current
SR 175 15.70 25.27 SR 43 on Bedford HeightsSolon city line SR 283 in Euclid 1923 1929 Replaced by SR 6
I-271 46.06 74.13 I-71 in Medina I-90 in Willoughby Hills 1961 current
SR 283 29.46 47.41 US 6 in Cleveland US 20 in Painesville 1932 current
SR 288 3.35 5.39 SR 283 in Willowick US 20 / SR 174 in Willoughby 1931 1940 Replaced by SR 640
SR 306 27.41 44.11 SR 43 in Aurora SR 283 in Mentor 1932 current
SR 307 22.99 37.00 SR 528 in Madison Township SR 193 in Dorset Township 1933 current
ICH 324 40.4 65.0 ICH 12 / ICH 74 / ICH 322 / ICH 323 / ICH 326 in Ravenna ICH 2 / ICH 153 in Painesville 1912 1922 Replaced by SR 44
ICH 327 20.4 32.8 ICH 34 / ICH 324 in Chardon Madison 1912 1922 Replaced by SR 166
ICH 466 16.5 26.6 ICH 91 / ICH 460 in Solon ICH 2 in Willoughby 1914 1922 Replaced by SR 91
SR 528 30.36 48.86 US 422 / SR 88 / SR 528 in Parkman Township US 20 in North Madison 1940 current
SR 535 4.85 7.81 SR 283 in Painesville US 20 in Painesville Township 1937 current
SR 541 US 20 in Mentor Township SR 283 in Mentor Township 1937 1942
SR 608 19.47 31.33 SR 528 in Middlefield Township CR 360 / CR 412 in Concord Township 1938 current
SR 615 6.87 11.06 SR 306 in Kirtland SR 283 in Mentor-on-the-Lake 1937 current
SR 633 0.58 0.93 US 20 in Wickliffe Lakeland Boulevard in Wickliffe 1946 current
SR 640 3.35 5.39 SR 283 in Willowick US 20 / SR 174 in Willoughby 1946 current
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