Why are Freeways called that? Even when there's a toll?

[buddha_david]

@wanderer2575

The one that gives roadgeeks heartburn is I-238 in California, which doesn’t connect to I-38 on either end – in fact, there is no I-38 anywhere in the country.

I-238 used to be SR 238, so the numbering at least makes some sense, esp. with all x80 designations already taken.

The genuine agita for roadgeeks comes from I-99, which makes no sense at all!!!