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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
It’s Family Fun Day at the 2025 Franklin County Fair, and #TeamFCEO is ready for a great time! Bring the kids and stop by our Touch-A-Truck activity between Gates 3 and 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and don’t miss our “Make It and Take It” activity in the Activities Tent from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We’ve got hands-on fun for all ages, so come and enjoy the day with us!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The 2025 Franklin County Fair is off to a fantastic start, and we’re so glad to be part of the fun! Day one brought plenty of smiles, painted plows, and community spirit as we celebrated Franklin County Engineer Adam W. Fowler Day. And the fun doesn’t stop there. Be sure to stop by tomorrow for Family Fun Day! We’ll have hands-on activities and more ways to connect with #TeamFCEO. Bring the whole family. We hope to see you there!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Eiterman Road over South Fork Indian Run, between Post Road and Bobcat Way, is closed to replace and widen the existing bridge to accommodate the future build-out of the Dublin throughfare plan. The closure will last approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Winchester Pike over Coble & Bowman Ditch, between Shannon Road and Bachman Road, is closed to widen the roadway and replace the existing culvert. The closure will last approximately sixty (60) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The 2025 Franklin County Fair kicks off today, and we’re thrilled to be part of the fun! Join us in celebrating Franklin County Engineer Adam W. Fowler Day! Stop by the #TeamFCEO tent to say hello, help paint the plow, enjoy some fun activities, and grab a few giveaway items while you’re there. We can’t wait to see you at the fairgrounds. Let’s make it a great start to fair week!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
This morning, Engineer Fowler and #TeamFCEO hosted our Intern and Summer Help Networking Event where participants had the opportunity to connect with one another and hear from FCEO staff as they shared their diverse career paths, including a wide range of disciplines and professional experiences prior to joining FCEO. It was a valuable morning of learning, conversation, and inspiration. We’re proud to invest in the next generation entering the workforce as they explore meaningful and rewarding career paths.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Highway Chronicle Chapter 10

Highway Chronicle Chapter 10

Legislators Lay the Foundation for State and Federal Highways

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In 1912, the Ohio Legislature gave the state highway department authority to establish and oversee an Inter-County Highway System. The inclusion of more than 9,000 miles of major roadway lead to further legislation in 1921 that enabled the state to actively plan, design, build and maintain highways from newly created district offices.

At the federal level, the first road aid act was passed by Congress in 1916 and provided $75 million in matching funds to state highway agencies “to get American drivers out of the mud.”

Later, the Federal Highway Act of 1921 established the Bureau of Public Roads and supplied another $75 million in matching funds to help develop the Lincoln Highway, which became the first paved two-lane intercontinental automobile route between New York and San Francisco. The Ohio portion followed U.S. Route 30 from East Liverpool westward through Van Wert to the Indiana line.

During the Great Depression, the Federal Works Progress Administration, Public Works Administration, and Civilian Conservation Corps put thousands of unemployed Ohioans back to work building roads, bridges, drainage, and landscape infrastructure. The average annual application of hot mix asphalt on the state’s thoroughfares rose more than 1,000 percent from 19,400 tons in 1929 to 210,000 tons by 1940.

Amidst this great period of construction, the Ohio Legislature officially re-designated the position of “County Surveyor” to that of “County Engineer,” in 1935, to provide for the building and maintenance of county roads and bridges.