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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
Beach Road, between Amity Road and Plain City-Georgesville Road, will be closed beginning Monday, August 31, 2026, for bridge rehabilitation work. The closure will last approximately five (5) days, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
Cooke Road improvements are moving forward! Crews are making progress on storm sewer, roadway construction and new curb and gutter from Karl Road to Cleveland Avenue. Beginning Sept. 14, one westbound lane will reopen between Karl Road and Dresden Street, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Kropp Road Drainage Outlet Improvement Part 2 Improvements Project. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
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Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Cooke Road, between Dresden Street and Walford Street, is closed for roadway improvements and the addition of pedestrian facilities. The closure will last approximately seventy-five (75) days, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
We had a fantastic time at New Albany’s Touch-A-Truck event! Families stopped by to explore our snowplow truck, get a closer look at the equipment we use to keep our roadways safe, and pick up some fun giveaways. The day was filled with lots of excitement, curious kids, and wonderful conversations with the community. Thank you to the New Albany, Ohio Government for hosting such a fun and engaging event!
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Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Hardy Parkway Street, south of Frank Road, is now closed for roadway improvements. The road is expected to remain closed for approximately 30 days, weather permitting.
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Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 18

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 18

Our Road and Bridge Legacy

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The Franklin County Engineer’s office is continuing the historic tradition of innovative road and bridge building.

We are currently responsible for the maintenance and improvement of 260 miles of county roadway and the inspection, maintenance, and construction of 360 county bridges and 147 culverts (Clifton Avenue and Greenlawn Avenue Bridges shown here).

Many of the county’s bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects have provided for the addition of sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and multi-use pedestrian trails. Whenever possible, “mobility options” are incorporated into our construction plans.

According to the Federal Highway Administration’s National Bridge Inventory (NBI), Ohio has the second largest number of bridges (behind Texas) with just over 28,000 structures.

The NBI ranking of Ohio’s 88 counties shows that Franklin County has the most bridges with 905 structures. In addition to the Franklin County Engineer’s office, local bridges are built and maintained by District Six of the Ohio Department of Transportation (interstate, federal, and state routes) and the county’s municipalities (roads and streets). All of the entities actively work together to coordinate their bridge improvement efforts.

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