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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 today in observance of Independence Day. We hope you enjoy the day with friends and loved ones! We will reopen Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The 2025 Township Resurfacing Program is underway across participating townships. While overall work areas are set, activity within each location may vary based on the scope of work and weather conditions. Please drive with caution in work zones and follow posted signage. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the roads in your community!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Beach Road, west of Amity Road, will be closed beginning Monday, July 7, 2025, for bridge maintenance work. The closure will last approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The Franklin County Engineer’s Office had a blast at this morning’s WABA - Westland Area Business Association Independence Day Parade! It was great to see so many smiling faces and celebrate with the community ahead of the holiday. Thanks for the warm welcome. We love being part of this tradition!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Leppert Road, between Hayden Run Road and Scioto Darby Road, is now open to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The road closure for bridge rehabilitation work on Harrisburg-Georgesville Road over Big Darby Creek, between London-Groveport Road and Opossum Run Road, initially scheduled to begin Monday, June 30, 2025, has been delayed to Monday, July 7, 2025. The closure will last approximately one-hundred eighty (180) days, weather permitting.
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 14

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 14

West Main Street Bridge

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The West Main Street Bridge, spanning Alum Creek in the City of Westerville, was opened on August 19, 2011 following a public celebration.

The project was the result of a community partnership between the City of Westerville, Franklin County, Otterbein University and the many citizens that participated in the planning and design selection process.

The triple-span, steel and concrete, arched box girder bridge was built by the Kokosing Construction Company for $5.8 million. The structure is 210 feet long and 58 feet wide. The construction plans were prepared by WD Transportation.

Annual bridge inspection reports revealed that the old double-span, concrete box beam bridge, built in 1969, had advanced deterioration of the superstructure and deck and was in need of replacement. It was supported by an insufficient concrete pier and sandstone abutments from the previous single-span Pratt truss bridge built in 1894.

The modern design of the new structure is representative of the county’s goal to build functional and cost effective bridges that meet traffic and pedestrian demands, are easy to inspect and maintain, and aesthetically fit the surrounding environment.