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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
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
Franklin County Engineer
Rohr Road, between Bixby Road and Creekside Parkway, will be closed beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, for road widening work. The closure will last approximately sixty (60) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
April is National Records and Information Management Month, a time to recognize the work that helps public agencies stay organized, transparent, and efficient. At the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, accurate records and reliable information support infrastructure planning, project coordination, maps, permits, and public service. Thank you to those who help keep our agency informed, accountable, and operating effectively. #RIMMonth
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Great energy, nice weather, and great community spirit! #TeamFCEO was proud to join Celebrate Trails Day at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. The annual event featured live music, local vendors, food trucks, activities, and fun for all ages while celebrating the value of trails in our community. #CelebrateTrails
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Yesterday, #TeamFCEO welcomed the next generation to our office for Bring Your Child to Work Day! From big equipment to hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes fun, it was a day full of learning, laughter, and smiles. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a great day!
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