Ohio State Route 539
Encyclopedia
State Route 539 is a north–south state highway
in the northeastern quadrant of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. State Route 539 has its southern terminus at State Route 302
approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of the city limits
of Wooster
. Its northern terminus is at its junction with State Route 301
in West Salem
, just one block south of that route's junction with U.S. Route 42.
. There is no segment of this route that is included within the National Highway System
, a network of highways deemed to be most important for the country's economy, mobility.
near Wooster
and State Route 301
in West Salem
. No changes of major significance have taken place to State Route 539 since its inception.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in the northeastern quadrant 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 539 has its southern terminus at State Route 302
Ohio State Route 302
State Route 302 is a north–south state highway in northeast Ohio, a U.S. state. State Route 302 has its southern terminus at a signalized intersection with State Route 83 in the city of Wooster. The northern terminus of the highway is at a T-intersection with the duplex of U.S...
approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of the city limits
City limits
The terms city limits and city boundary refer to the defined boundary or border of a city. The area within the city limits is sometimes called the city proper. The terms town limits/boundary and village limits/boundary mean the same as city limits/boundary, but apply to towns and villages...
of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio
Wooster is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Wayne County. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio approximately SSW of Cleveland and SW of Akron. Wooster is noted as the location of The College of Wooster...
. Its northern terminus is at its junction with State Route 301
Ohio State Route 301
State Route 301 is a long north–south state highway in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The western terminus of SR 301 is at SR 302 nearly south of West Salem. Its northern terminus is at U.S...
in West Salem
West Salem, Ohio
West Salem is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,501 at the 2000 census. West Salem is served by a branch of the Wayne County Public Library...
, just one block south of that route's junction with U.S. Route 42.
Route description
The entirety of State Route 539 is situated within the northwestern portion of Wayne CountyWayne County, Ohio
Wayne County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States, and is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. As of the 2010 census, the population was 114,520. Its county seat is Wooster....
. There is no segment of this route 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...
, a network of highways deemed to be most important for the country's economy, mobility.
History
State Route 539 made its debut in 1964. The route was established along the alignment that it utilizes to this day between State Route 302Ohio State Route 302
State Route 302 is a north–south state highway in northeast Ohio, a U.S. state. State Route 302 has its southern terminus at a signalized intersection with State Route 83 in the city of Wooster. The northern terminus of the highway is at a T-intersection with the duplex of U.S...
near Wooster
Wooster, Ohio
Wooster is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Wayne County. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio approximately SSW of Cleveland and SW of Akron. Wooster is noted as the location of The College of Wooster...
and State Route 301
Ohio State Route 301
State Route 301 is a long north–south state highway in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The western terminus of SR 301 is at SR 302 nearly south of West Salem. Its northern terminus is at U.S...
in West Salem
West Salem, Ohio
West Salem is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,501 at the 2000 census. West Salem is served by a branch of the Wayne County Public Library...
. No changes of major significance have taken place to State Route 539 since its inception.