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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
Demorest Road, between Southwestern Road and Clime Road, is now open to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Demorest Road, between Southwestern Road and Clime Road, is now open to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Walker Road, between Carter Road and Davis Road, will be closed beginning Friday, October 18, 2024, for a storm pipe installation. This closure is expected to last for approximately 2 days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Demorest Road, between Southwestern Road and Clime Road, is closed due to downed power lines caused by a vehicle crash. The road will reopen as soon as the issue has been resolved.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The 2024 Township Resurfacing Project is nearing completion, thanks to the collaborative efforts of The Shelly Company and the Franklin County Engineer’s Office inspection team. Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in ensuring the project's steady progress and success.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Join us in promoting safe and responsible road be-havior as we strive to build a transportation system where everyone can walk safely. For more in-formation, visit: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/pedestrian-safety
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 16

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 16

Portman Park Pedestrian Bridge

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The Portman Park Pedestrian Bridge, spanning Blacklick Creek, was installed for the City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Department by the Franklin County Engineer Bridge and Utility Maintenance Department on May 24, 2012.

The 102-foot long, single-span, steel truss structure was designed and prefabricated by Contech Bridge Solutions for $75,000.

The previous steel girder bridge, built in 1948, carried Long Road over the creek until 2002 when structural deterioration caused the roadway to be vacated and the bridge to be limited to pedestrian use. The crossing was then demolished in 2010.

The installation of the prefabricated structure on stone abutments from the old bridge was an efficient and cost effective way to meet pedestrian needs as well as minimize environmental impacts to the park and waterway.