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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!
Franklin County Engineer
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.
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.
Franklin County Engineer
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.
Franklin County Engineer
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.
Franklin County Engineer
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!
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org
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Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 13

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 13

Lane Avenue Bridge

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The Lane Avenue Bridge, spanning the Olentangy River on The Ohio State University Campus, was opened on November 14, 2003.

The cable-stayed structure, built by the C.J. Mahan Construction Company, is 370-feet long and 112-feet wide. The pier towers stand 145-feet above the river and hold ten multi-strand cables on each side of the bridge to support the deck. More than 36 miles of post-tensioned cable strands are embedded within the concrete to strengthen the deck and edge girders.

Jones-Stuckey Ltd, Inc. prepared the construction plans.

On May 21-22, 2003, a 550-ton capacity crane was used to install a 52-ton (104,000 pound) cable anchorage assembly atop each of the concrete pier towers. The Engineer News Record cited the anchorage assemblies as the heaviest single pieces of steel ever to be galvanized, and lifting them into place at such a height and angle was a major hurdle in building the bridge.

To learn more about this unique structure, please visit our Lane Avenue Bridge Story page.