Ohio State Highway 51
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State Route 51 is a northwest-southeast highway in northwest Ohio
. Its southern (eastern) terminus is at U.S. Route 20 just south of Elmore, Ohio
, and its northern (western) terminus is at its interchange, along with State Route 184, at U.S. Route 23 in Sylvania, Ohio
. Before an ODOT
signage project in 2010, the northern (western) portion of the route, from its northern (western) terminus to the Maumee River
was signed as an EAST-WEST route. The portion from the Maumee to its southern (eastern) terminus was signed NORTH-SOUTH. ODOT has now signed all portions as NORTH-SOUTH.
before it enters Elmore. After exiting Elmore, the route heads northwest through the village of Genoa
and near the town of Millbury
before entering Northwood
. The route from here to the Maumee River is also known as Woodville Road.
The route interchanges with Interstate 280
before entering southwest Oregon
and into Toledo
. After it crosses the Maumee, it eventually moves onto Monroe Street, which moves in a generally northwesternly direction until it reaches U.S. Route 23 in Sylvania, where it ends. State route 184 and US route 223 end here as well.
A new State Route 51 was certified in 1955, with its southern terminus where it is now and its northern terminus at then-State Route 120 (close to where I-280 is now) in Northwood. State Route 51 was extended to State Route 2 in Oregon in 1959.
In 1989, State Route 51 replaced the route of U.S. Route 223
though Toledo and Sylvania across the Maumee River and on Monroe Street. U.S. Route 223 now officially ends at U.S. Route 23's interchange with State Routes 51 and 184 in Sylvania.
State Route 51's interchange with the Ohio Turnpike was opened in 1997.
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...
. Its southern (eastern) terminus is at U.S. Route 20 just south of Elmore, Ohio
Elmore, Ohio
Elmore is a village in Ottawa and Sandusky counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 1,426 at the 2000 census.The Ottawa County portion of Elmore is part of the Toledo Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Sandusky County portion is part of the Fremont Micropolitan Statistical...
, and its northern (western) terminus is at its interchange, along with State Route 184, at U.S. Route 23 in Sylvania, Ohio
Sylvania, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,670 people, 7,151 households, and 5,070 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,223.2 people per square mile . There were 7,392 housing units at an average density of 1,276.2 per square mile...
. Before an ODOT
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...
signage project in 2010, the northern (western) portion of the route, from its northern (western) terminus to the Maumee River
Maumee River
The Maumee River is a river in northwestern Ohio and northeastern Indiana in the United States. It is formed at Fort Wayne, Indiana by the confluence of the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers, and meanders northeastwardly for through an agricultural region of glacial moraines before flowing into the...
was signed as an EAST-WEST route. The portion from the Maumee to its southern (eastern) terminus was signed NORTH-SOUTH. ODOT has now signed all portions as NORTH-SOUTH.
Current Route
From its southern terminus, State Route 51 heads north to an interchange with the Ohio TurnpikeOhio Turnpike
The Ohio Turnpike, officially the James W. Shocknessy Ohio Turnpike, is a -long, limited-access toll highway in the U.S. state of Ohio, serving as a primary corridor to Chicago and Pittsburgh...
before it enters Elmore. After exiting Elmore, the route heads northwest through the village of Genoa
Genoa, Ohio
Genoa is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,230 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Genoa is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
and near the town of Millbury
Millbury, Ohio
Millbury is a village in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,161 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Millbury is located at ....
before entering Northwood
Northwood, Ohio
Northwood is a city in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,471 at the 2000 census.-History:Northwood was originally Ross Township. It was the northernmost township in Wood County from its establishment on April 18, 1874 until December 1, 1962. Farms, gardens, orchards, and...
. The route from here to the Maumee River is also known as Woodville Road.
The route interchanges with Interstate 280
Interstate 280 (Ohio)
Interstate 280 is a 12.41-mile-long highway that connects I-75 in northeast Toledo, Ohio with I-80/I-90 southeast of the city in northeastern Wood County, Ohio....
before entering southwest Oregon
Oregon, Ohio
Oregon is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Toledo, located on Lake Erie, just east of the city. The population was 20,291 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Oregon is located at ....
and into Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan...
. After it crosses the Maumee, it eventually moves onto Monroe Street, which moves in a generally northwesternly direction until it reaches U.S. Route 23 in Sylvania, where it ends. State route 184 and US route 223 end here as well.
Route History
The original route of State Route 51 was that of current State Route 49 in western Ohio. The route was generally changed from 51 to 49 until the entire route became 49 in 1935.A new State Route 51 was certified in 1955, with its southern terminus where it is now and its northern terminus at then-State Route 120 (close to where I-280 is now) in Northwood. State Route 51 was extended to State Route 2 in Oregon in 1959.
In 1989, State Route 51 replaced the route of U.S. Route 223
U.S. Route 223
US Route 223 or US Highway 223 is a diagonal US Highway lying in the US states of Michigan and Ohio. The southern most section is completely concurrent with the US 23 freeway, including all of the Ohio segment. It connects US 23 in the south near Toledo, Ohio with US 127 and...
though Toledo and Sylvania across the Maumee River and on Monroe Street. U.S. Route 223 now officially ends at U.S. Route 23's interchange with State Routes 51 and 184 in Sylvania.
State Route 51's interchange with the Ohio Turnpike was opened in 1997.