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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
We're making progress on the West North Broadway Bridge rehabilitation project. Check out the latest update to see how crews are transforming this bridge for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
We had a blast at the WABA - Westland Area Business Association Independence Parade! Thanks to everyone who joined us as we kicked off the Independence Day holiday and America's 250th celebration. It was a great day with the Westland community!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Beach Road between Amity Road and Plain City-Georgesville Road has reopened to traffic.

Thank you for your patience during construction. Please note that one additional closure will occur later this summer to complete additional work. Advance notification will be provided before that closure begins.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today is International Women in Engineering Day. We are proud to celebrate the talented women engineers and engineering professionals on our team whose expertise, innovation, and dedication help build stronger communities every day.

Thank you for all you do! #WomenInEngineering
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Cooke Road, between Karl Road and Maize Road, is closed, for a City of Columbus waterline installation. The closure will last approximately 90 days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Out offices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth.Today, we honor this important day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of freedom. Our offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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About Us

For more than 200 years, we at Franklin County Engineer’s Office have prided ourselves in ensuring Franklin County maintained roadways are able to be traveled safely and efficiently year round. We take every aspect of our job seriously, whether it is the removal of roadway debris or bridge and highway design. We have more than 175 engineering, maintenance and administrative personnel working together to provide safe routes throughout Franklin County. We partner with other counties, local municipalities, townships and private entities to support and participate in regional transportation initiatives. Our rich history and commitment to providing safe transportation routes encourages innovation while “Maintaining a tradition of excellence”.

175+

Employees

357

Bridges

145+

Culverts

259

Miles of County Roadway

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Our Roads and Bridges

Today, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 260 miles of county roadway. Improvements to county roads range from resurfacing, reconstruction and widening projects to Highway Maintenance Department operations.

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Surveying and Land Record

To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's office utilizes the latest technologies for surveying, tax map maintenance, and land record keeping.

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Storm Water Management

In addition to our transportation and land record keeping duties, the County Engineer’s Office works to control flooding, prevent erosion, and promote better water quality within the public right-of-way along county roads in township areas.