State Route 114 (SR 114) is a 32.99-mile (53.09 km) state route that runs between the Indiana state line and Kalida in the US state of Ohio. Most of the route is a rural two-lane highway and passes through both farmland and residential properties. The highway was first signed in 1923 on much the same alignment as today. SR 114 was extended to its current eastern terminus in Kalida in 1926. The route was paved in three sections with the first completed in 1932 and the last one completed in 1939.

State Route 114 marker

State Route 114

Route information
Maintained by ODOT
Length32.99 mi[1] (53.09 km)
Existed1923–present
Major junctions
West endState Line Road near Baldwin
Major intersections US 127 in Haviland
East end US 224 / SR 115 in Kalida
Location
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesPaulding, Putnam
Highway system
  • Ohio State Highway System
SR 113 SR 115

Route description edit

SR 114 heads east from State Line Road, passing through farmland as a two-lane highway. The highway has an intersection with SR 49 in rural Paulding County. The road enter Haviland, passing through industrial and residential properties. On the east side of the village is an intersection with U.S. Route 127 (US 127). East of Haviland the route passes through farmland, with some houses, before entering Grover Hill. In Grover Hill the road has an intersection with SR 637, while passes through commercial properties, with a few houses. East of Grover Hill the road passes through farmland, with some houses, and has an intersection with SR 66. The highway makes a sharp turn north at the Paulding–Putnam county line, before turning due east into Putnam County.[2][3][4]

In Putnam County the road passes farmland and woodland. The route turns due south, before curving due east and entering the village of Cloverdale. In Cloverdale the highway has a short concurrency with SR 634. The road leaves Cloverdale and crosses over the Auglaize River. After crossing the river the route has an intersection with SR 694. The highway curves southeast and parallels the river to the northeast. The passes a mix of wood and farmland, on its way to Kalida. Before entering Kalida the highway parallels the Ottawa, a branch off of the Auglaize River. The road enters Kalida passing through residential properties, towards the central business district of the village. The route enters the central business district and turns northeast concurrent with US 224. SR 114 heads northeast concurrent with US 224 until an intersection with SR 115, this intersection is the eastern terminus of SR 114.[2][3][5] SR 114 is not part of the National Highway System, a system of routes important to the nation's economy, mobility and defense.[6][7]

History edit

SR 114 was originally signed in 1923. At that time SR 114 ran along its current route from the Indiana state line to Mandale.[8][9] In 1926, the route was extended east to Kalida.[10][11] The first section of road was paved in 1932 and was between Haviland and Mandale.[12][13] The western section between Indiana and Haviland was paved in 1935.[14][15] The last section was paved in 1939 and was between Haviland and Kalida.[16][17] No significant changes have taken place to this state route since 1939.[3][17]

Major intersections edit

CountyLocationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
PauldingBenton Township0.000.00State Line RoadWestern terminus of SR 114; Indiana state line
4.016.45  SR 49
Haviland12.0519.39  US 127
Grover Hill17.0827.49  SR 637
Mandale23.2137.35  SR 66
PutnamCloverdale27.0543.53 
 
SR 634 south
Western end of SR 634 concurrency
27.2143.79 
 
SR 634 north
Eastern end of SR 634 concurrency
Perry Township27.4244.13 
 
SR 694 east
Western terminus of SR 694
Kalida32.8652.88 
 
US 224 west
Western end of US 224 concurrency
32.9953.09 
 
  US 224 east / SR 115
Eastern end of US 224 concurrency; eastern terminus of SR 114
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References edit

  1. ^ a b Ohio Department of Transportation. "Technical Services Straight Line Diagrams". Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Google (January 31, 2013). "Overview of Ohio State Route 114" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c Ohio Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Cartography by ODOT. Ohio Department of Transportation. 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  4. ^ Map of Paulding County, Ohio (PDF) (Map). Cartography by ODOT. Ohio Department of Transportation. December 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  5. ^ Map of Putnam County, Ohio (PDF) (Map). Cartography by ODOT. Ohio Department of Transportation. December 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  6. ^ National Highway System: Ohio (PDF) (Map). Federal Highway Administration. December 2003. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  7. ^ Natzke, Stefan; Neathery, Mike; Adderly, Kevin (September 26, 2012). "What is the National Highway System?". National Highway System. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  8. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOHPW. Ohio Department of Highways and Public Works. 1922. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  9. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOHPW. Ohio Department of Highways and Public Works. 1923. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  10. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOHPW. Ohio Department of Highways and Public Works. 1925. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  11. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOHPW. Ohio Department of Highways and Public Works. 1926. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  12. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOH. Ohio Department of Highways. 1931. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  13. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOH. Ohio Department of Highways. 1932. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  14. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOH. Ohio Department of Highways. 1934. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  15. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOH. Ohio Department of Highways. 1935. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  16. ^ Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOH. Ohio Department of Highways. 1938. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  17. ^ a b Official Ohio Highway Map (Map). Cartography by ODOH. Ohio Department of Highways. 1939. Retrieved January 31, 2013.

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