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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
Engineer Adam Fowler kicked off Bring Your Child to Work Day with a warm welcome to the children of #TeamFCEO! In line with this year’s theme, “For a New Generation,” participants got an inside look at the many roles that support Franklin County’s infrastructure. Kids explored responsibilities across our Survey Department, Mobility Department, and enjoyed a drone demonstration from our Asset Management team. After an Employee Appreciation Luncheon, the excitement continued with hands-on demonstrations featuring our Vactor truck, sign installation, excavator, and a concrete pour. A big thank you to all who helped make the day educational, exciting, and inspiring!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today is Earth Day, and at the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, we recognize the role infrastructure plays in protecting our environment. From responsible stormwater management to sustainable roadway practices, we’re committed to building a greener, more resilient future for our community. Let’s all do our part, today and every day.
#OurPowerOurPlanet
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week. This week, we recognize the critical importance of work zone safety for both roadway crews and the traveling public. Slow down, stay alert, and follow posted signs. It could save a life. Let’s work together to make every work zone a safe zone. #WorkZoneAwareness
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Work is progressing on the Trabue Road over Scioto River and Trabue Road over Scioto Pointe Drive bridge replacement project. Complete General Construction is currently executing Phase 1, which will extend through July, 2025. Substantial completion is anticipated in October 2026. Stay tuned for more updates as work continues!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Harrisburg Georgesville Road, between Gay Road and Harrisburg London Road, is now open to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Groveport Road, between Lithopolis Road and Gender Road, is now open to traffic.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Surveyor’s Journal Entry Eighteen

Surveyor’s Journal Entry Eighteen

The County Surveyor Works to Stabilize Local Economy

The Franklin County Surveyor played an integral role in helping to strengthen the local economy of the 1800s. The clarification of land titles and property boundaries ensured the continuing development and sale of land, helped to resolve real estate cases that reached the courts, and provided the basic parameters for construction.

Modern-day right-of-way acquisition procedures evolved from the surveys and appraisals that enabled land-use for the construction of the region’s first transportation infrastructure. These projects “for the public good” involved the Ohio & Erie Canal, including the 11-mile long Columbus feeder canal to Lockbourne, completed in 1832; the Columbus & Sandusky Turnpike, following modern-day U.S. Rt. 23 (North High Street) and S.R. 4 to Sandusky, completed in 1834; and the Franklin County portion of the National Road, following modern day U.S. Rt. 40 (East Main Street, High Street, and Broad Street), completed in 1836.

Along the bustling highways and canals came a great wave of westward migration. Between 1830 and 1840, Franklin County’s population grew by nearly 70 percent from 14,741 to 25,049.