Ohio State Route 850


State Route 850 is a north-south state highway in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. Its southern terminus is at SR 588 in the hamlet of Rodney, which is west of Gallipolis. SR 850's northern terminus is at SR 554 in Bidwell. The route has an interchange with U.S. Route 35, but otherwise intersects with no other numbered routes.

Route description

All of SR 850 runs within Gallia County. The route is not inclusive within the National Highway System.

History

SR 850 was created in 1995 along its current routing between SR 588 and SR 554, designated in approximately the same timeframe that the US 35 freeway was completed east of Rio Grande. No significant changes have taken place to the highway's routing since its designation.

Recent Developments

The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed improvements to two sections of SR 850 in Springfield Township, Gallia County. These enhancements aim to widen the roadway and add rumble strips to improve safety. The proposed changes also include expanding the shoulders and grading them for better drainage and vehicle recovery. Construction will begin in spring 2026 and end in the summer of 2027, and the estimated cost is $9,200,000.

Major intersections