Ohio State Route 710
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State Route 710 is a 4.06 miles (6.5 km) long state highway
in the central portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. Existing entirely within the northern portion of the city
of Columbus
, SR 710 has its western terminus at a signalized intersection with SR 161, less than 0.25 mile (0.402335 km) west of Exit 117 off of Interstate 71 (I-71). The eastern terminus of the highway is at a seven-ramp partial cloverleaf (parclo) interchange with I-270
at its Exit 27.
SR 710 was established in the late 1960s. Although signed as an east–west route, the overall path of this route is that of an irregularly-shaped inverted "U", with its westernmost and easternmost portions following north–south roadways.
, and entirely within the city limits
of Columbus. SR 710 is not included as a part of the National Highway System
(NHS). The NHS is a network of highways identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
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 central 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...
. Existing entirely within the northern portion of the city
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
of Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, SR 710 has its western terminus at a signalized intersection with SR 161, less than 0.25 mile (0.402335 km) west of Exit 117 off of Interstate 71 (I-71). The eastern terminus of the highway is at a seven-ramp partial cloverleaf (parclo) interchange with I-270
Interstate 270 (Ohio)
Interstate 270 is the beltway loop freeway in the Columbus metropolitan area, commonly known locally as "The Outerbelt," or the "Jack Nicklaus Freeway." The "western" terminus of I-270, at least in terms of the zero-milepost, is at the junction with I-71 east of Grove City, Ohio...
at its Exit 27.
SR 710 was established in the late 1960s. Although signed as an east–west route, the overall path of this route is that of an irregularly-shaped inverted "U", with its westernmost and easternmost portions following north–south roadways.
Route description
The entire length of SR 710 is situated within the northern portion of Franklin CountyFranklin County, Ohio
Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2010 the population was 1,163,414, making it the second largest county in Ohio and the 34th largest county in population in the United States. Franklin County is also the largest in the eight-county Columbus, Ohio...
, and entirely within the city limits
City limits
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of Columbus. SR 710 is not included as a part of 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 network of highways identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.