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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
Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Franklin County Engineer’s Office 2026 Franklin County Guardrail Maintenance Contract. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Cooke Road, between Cleveland Avenue and Walford Street, is closed for full-depth reconstruction and the addition of pedestrian facilities. The closure will last approximately seventy-five (75) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Williams Road, over I-270 between Marsha Drive and Walnut Crossing Drive, is closed for bridge rehabilitation work for approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting. This is not an FCEO project. It is being administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). We are sharing this information to inform the public of the closure.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Yesterday, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office was proud to participate in the Franklin County Job & Resource Fair, hosted by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. We enjoyed connecting with residents and sharing information about the work we do to serve Franklin County. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about our office and the services available in our community.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Murnan Road, between National Road/West Broad Street (US 40) and New Kuhlwein Road, is now open to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Yesterday, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office was proud to participate in the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Consultant Open House. This event brought together regional partners and consultants to explore upcoming transportation, planning, engineering, and construction opportunities across Central Ohio. It was a great opportunity to connect, share insights, and highlight the impactful work happening throughout our region. We appreciate MORPC for hosting and all the partners who continue to collaborate to advance projects that improve safety, mobility, and the quality of life in our communities.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Bridge and Highway Design Departments

Bridge Department

ED HERRICK III, P.E.

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.

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

Highway Design Department

MATTHEW REHFUS, P.E., S.I.

Highway Design Engineer

Design and Construction Standards

The Franklin County Engineer’s Office adheres to the latest design and construction standards enacted by the State of Ohio and City of Columbus for the maintenance and improvement of roads, bridges, utilities, and drainage facilities. To view these standards, please use the following links:

  • Ohio Department of Transportation

Division of Construction Management
Office of CADD & Mapping Services
Office of Materials Management
Office of Roadway Engineering
Office of Structural Engineering
Office of Traffic Engineering

  • City of Columbus Transportation Division

Document Library

  • Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Rules and Laws

  • Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Commission Web Site

  • Ohio Utilities Protection Service

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