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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.
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Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Franklin County Engineer’s Office 2026 Franklin County and Township Resurfacing Program. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
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Noe-Bixby Road is closed between Crosscreek Drive and Benham Drive due to down power lines. The road will remain closed until the issue has been resolved.
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National Surveyors Week, March 15–21, 2026, recognizes the professionals who help map and measure the land around us. Surveyors play an important role in establishing property boundaries, supporting land development, and providing the accurate measurements that communities rely on. At the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, our survey team helps support roadway, bridge, and drainage projects while ensuring the integrity of the county’s land records. We appreciate their expertise and dedication to serving our community.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 15–21, 2026. This week is a reminder to review your emergency plans, stay informed about weather conditions, and be prepared for severe storms. Ohio will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:50 a.m. When the sirens sound, take a moment to practice your safety plan and identify where you would go in the event of a tornado. Being prepared helps keep our families, workplaces, and communities safe. Stay weather aware and have a plan.
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Ebright Road, between Bixby Road and Grovepoint Drive, is now open to traffic.
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Happy Pi Day! This year’s theme, “Mathematics and Hope,” reminds us how math helps shape a better future. Every road, bridge, and roundabout begins with the calculations that help engineers design infrastructure our communities rely on every day.
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Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 6

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 6

Old Beach Road Bridge

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The old Beach Road Bridge, which originally spanned Big Darby Creek in Brown Township, was built in 1888 by the Columbus Bridge Company.

The single span, through double intersection truss structure incorporates designs patented in 1844 by Caleb and Thomas Pratt of Boston, Massachusetts. Pratt truss bridges were the only type in America to have been widely built from wood, iron and steel.

Franklin County’s iron Pratt was restored and relocated in 2001. The 173-foot long, 16-foot wide bridge now carries a trail over Alum Creek in the City of Westerville’s Alum Creek Park South.

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