Franklin County Engineer Facebook Feed

Franklin County Engineer

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
Engineering in action starts here! We’re excited to host the Central Ohio Miniature Bridge Building Competition at our West Maintenance Facility on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. High school students from across Central Ohio will put their engineering skills to the test, designing, building, and live-testing miniature bridges using identical materials. We’re looking forward to an inspiring day of creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Together, we can make Franklin County roads safer for everyone. Drop a pin on our interactive map and complete the survey to share your ideas. Your input helps prevent crashes before they happen.
👉 Participate now: https://wspengages.com/franklinss4a
#SafeStreetsForAll #SafeSystem #FranklinCounty
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The roads, bridges, and infrastructure we rely on every day were built by generations of skilled workers, many whose names never appeared on blueprints or signs. This Black History Month, we acknowledge the contributions of engineers, laborers, surveyors, and maintenance crews whose work helped shape America’s transportation system and strengthen our communities.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Brown Road, north of Frank Road, will be closed beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, for 90 days for the construction of a multi-lane roundabout, weather permitting. This work is part of the Frank Road at Brown Road and Hardy Parkway Street and Frank Road at Brown Road (Twp) improvement project. The included detour map reflects Phase One of construction, with details for future phases to be shared as work progresses.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
We are pleased to announce the completion of the Safe Routes to School Improvement Project. Special thanks to our design consultant, LJB, Inc., our contractor, Strawser Paving Company, and the Franklin County Engineer’s Office inspection team for their dedication and hard work in bringing this important project to completion. Together, we’re helping create safer routes and stronger connections for our communities.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
This roundabout is another example of how intersection improvements can positively impact safety. Crash data shows reduced incidents and zero injuries after construction, results that reflect the benefits of modern traffic design. As we head into construction season, these success stories help illustrate why roundabouts remain a valuable safety tool.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

Follow Us

Top
 

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 6

Bridge Builders Biography Chapter 6

Old Beach Road Bridge

bridge
bridge

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.