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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
Our offices are closed in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. We wish you a safe and joyous day. Merry Christmas!
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Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO was honored to participate in the Light Ohio Blue 2024 Operation Santa's Sleigh event. In collaboration with local first responders, we visited Nationwide Children's Hospital to bring holiday cheer to patients and staff unable to be home during the holidays. It was a privilege to take part in such a meaningful event.
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Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Black ice poses a significant hazard during winter driving, as it is nearly invisible and often forms on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas. Please exercise caution by reducing your speed, increasing following distances, and avoiding sudden braking or steering. Stay alert to protect yourself and others on the road. For more information visit weather.gov/winter.
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Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO hosted ACI training sponsored by Ohio Concrete, welcoming employees from the City of Columbus and Delaware County Engineer’s Office. This respected certification ensures professionals meet rigorous standards for concrete testing and inspections, promoting quality and safety on job sites. We are proud to support such valuable learning experiences.
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Franklin County Engineer
This holiday season, #TeamFCEO was delighted to help bring joy to local children through the Franklin County Children Services Holiday Wish Program by providing gifts and monetary donations. There’s still time to make a difference and help a child’s holiday wish come true. Visit fccsholidaywish.franklincountyohio.gov to learn more.
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Franklin County Engineer
This #WorkerWednesday, we are highlighting our Utilities Department. This dedicated team issues permits, oversees utility installation and relocation, inspects subdivisions for county acceptance, monitors projects in the Right-of-Way, reviews permit requests, and locates storm sewers through OHIO811 requests. Thank you for your diligence and hard work!
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Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org
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Bridge Builders Bibliography

Bridge Builders Bibliography

References and Suggested Reading

Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Bridge Inventory and Historical Records, Bridge Design Department, 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

 

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

 

Payne, Gregory S. The Lane Avenue Bridge Story, Franklin County Engineer’s Office, Columbus, Ohio, 2003

 

Plowden, David. Bridges, The Spans of North America, W.W. Norton, New York, New York, 1984

 

Watson, Wilbur J. Great Bridges: From Ancient Times to the Twentieth Century, Dover Publications, Mineola, New York, 2006

 

Wood, Miriam. The Covered Bridges of Ohio, Thurber Bay Press, San Diego, California, 1994