Ohio State Route 196
Encyclopedia
State Route 196 is a 10.21 miles (16.4 km) long north–south state highway
in the western portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The southern terminus of SR 196 is at a signalized intersection nearly 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Waynesfield
that marks its junction with U.S. Route 33 (US 33) and SR 385, which has its western terminus at the same location. The northern terminus of SR 196 is at a T-intersection with SR 117 about 4.25 miles (6.8 km) southwest of Harrod
.
and the southeastern portion of Allen County
. There is no portion of SR 196 that is included within the National Highway System
(NHS). The NHS is a system of routes deemed to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.
State highway
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in the western 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...
. The southern terminus of SR 196 is at a signalized intersection nearly 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Waynesfield
Waynesfield, Ohio
Waynesfield is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States with a population of 803 as of the 2000 U.S. census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waynesfield is located at ....
that marks its junction with U.S. Route 33 (US 33) and SR 385, which has its western terminus at the same location. The northern terminus of SR 196 is at a T-intersection with SR 117 about 4.25 miles (6.8 km) southwest of Harrod
Harrod, Ohio
Harrod is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States with a population of 491 as of the 2000 U.S. census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Harrod is located at ....
.
Route description
Along its way, SR 196 travels through the eastern part of Auglaize CountyAuglaize County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 46,611 people, 17,376 households, and 12,771 families residing in the county. The population density was 116 people per square mile . There were 18,470 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
and the southeastern portion of Allen County
Allen County, Ohio
Allen County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population was 106,331 as of the 2010 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Lima–Van Wert–Wapakoneta Combined Statistical Area....
. There is no portion of SR 196 that is 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...
(NHS). The NHS is a system of routes deemed to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the country.