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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Amity Road and Cole Road (north of West Broad Street/US 40) are closed for railroad crossing rehabilitation work. The closure is expected to last 1-2 days, weather permitting. This work is not administered by FCEO.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Happy Birthday, Franklin County! Established on April 30, 1803, Franklin County has grown into a vibrant community built on progress, service, and connection. We’re proud to help support the roads, bridges, and infrastructure that keep our county moving each day. Here’s to 223 years of history, and an even brighter future ahead!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO is proud to partner with MurphyEpson on the creation of our 2025 Annual Report. Together, we worked to tell the story of the people, projects, and public service that keep Franklin County moving. Thank you to the MurphyEpson team for helping bring this important publication to life. View the report on our website at the following link: https://franklincountyengineer.org/Assets/annual_reports/2025%20Annual%20Report.pdf
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Hess Boulevard, between Chambers Road and West 8th Avenue, is closed for storm sewer installation. The closure will last approximately two (2) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Rain may have been in the forecast, but it did not stop the successful 2nd Annual Spring Training Days at FCEO. Thank you to our outstanding presenters from FCEO, fellow government agencies, and community partners who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise with our team. Investing in learning, collaboration, and professional growth helps keep us strong as an organization and better prepared to serve the public.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Franklin County Engineer’s Office 2026 General Bridge Maintenance Contract. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Highway Chronicle Bibliography

Highway Chronicle Bibliography

References and Suggested Reading

Barrett, Richard E. Images of America, Columbus 1860-1910, Arcadia Publishing, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 2005

 

Barrett, Richard E. Images of America, Columbus 1910-1970, Arcadia Publishing, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 2006

 

Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Historical Road Records and Maps, Records Management Office, Columbus, Ohio

 

Garrett, Betty with Lentz, Edward R. Columbus, America’s Crossroads, Continental Heritage Press, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1980

 

Harper, Glenn and Smith, Doug. A Travelers Guide to The Historic National Road in Ohio, Ohio National Road Association, Inc., Springfield, Ohio, 2010

 

Howe, Henry. Historical Collections of Ohio Volumes I & II, The State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, 1907

 

Lee, Alfred E. History of the City of Columbus Volumes I & II, Munsell & Company, New York, New York, 1892

 

Lentz, Edward R. Columbus, The Story of a City, Arcadia Publishing, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 2003

 

Martin, William T. The History of Franklin County, Follett, Foster & Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1858. Republished by Bergman Books, Columbus, Ohio, 1993

 

Moore, Opha. History of Franklin County Volumes I & II, Historical Publishing Company, Topeka, Kansas, 1930

 

Ohio Department of Transportation. Highway and Interstate Records, District Six, Delaware, Ohio

 

Swift, Earl. The Big Roads, Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt, Boston, Massachusetts, 2011

 

Taylor, William A. Centennial History of Columbus and Franklin County Volumes I & II, S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1909

 

Van Fossen, William H. The Story of Ohio, The Macmillan Company, New York, New York, 1937

 

Wallis, Michael and Williamson, Michael S. The Lincoln Highway: Coast to Coast from Times Square to the Golden Gate, W.W. Norton & Company, New York, New York, 2011