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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
McKinley Avenue, under IR-670, between Harper Road and Harrison Road, is closed for IR-670 Bridge Rehabilitation. The closure will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Please join us in wishing Franklin County Engineer, Adam W. Fowler, P.E., P.S., a Happy Birthday! We hope you enjoy your day!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today is International Women’s Day, and we honor the contributions, resilience, and achievements of women across all industries. This year's theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.", is a call to action because an equitable future is only possible when every woman and girl has the power, rights, and opportunities to thrive. #IWD2025
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
We’re proud to be the first agency in Ohio accepted into the Safety Partnership Agreement (SPA) program! The Bureau of Workers' Compensation’s Public Employment Risk Reduction Program approved our application, recognizing our commitment to workplace safety and proactive risk management. Through this program, we’re dedicated to assisting agencies statewide by sharing expert guidance and best practices to promote safer workplaces. This achievement reflects our ongoing mission to protect our team and the communities we serve.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
There’s still time to share your thoughts in our short survey and help shape the way we serve YOU!

Take the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/B3mnajw1sv

Deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, March 19!

#YourCountyYourVoice
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO had a great time visiting the Hilliard Horizon Elementary PTO meeting to share details about our upcoming Renner Road project! We appreciate the opportunity to connect with the community, answer questions, and provide insight into the improvements ahead. Your feedback is valuable as we work to enhance safety and mobility in the area! Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your support!
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Bridge Department

Bridge Department

Ed Herrick III

Bridge Engineer

The Bridge Department provides a variety of engineering services that ensure the safe operation and structural integrity of the county’s bridges and culverts. Their duties include managing the production of construction plans and cost estimates prepared by engineering consultants and department staff, inspecting and inventorying bridges and culverts, creating plans for county maintenance operations, analyzing truckloads for bridges, implementing quality control standards to meet state and federal regulations, and supplying technical assistance to other departments and public entities.

The Maintenance branch of the Bridge Department is responsible for the upkeep of over 350 bridges and 145+ culverts on county roads. The bridges are those spans with an opening of ten feet or more, and the culverts are those that are less than ten feet. They also fabricate and install concrete box culverts, drainage pipe, and catch basins; build and repair drain tile, retaining walls, guardrail, and embankments; clear debris from stream channels and drainage ditches; and remove unsafe trees from the public right-of-way.  

For more information, Please contact Ed Herrick, P.E., Bridge Engineer.

2021 Annual Bridge Report