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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
Walnut Street, at the intersection of Walnut Street and New Albany-Condit Road (SR-605), is closed for construction of a multi-lane roundabout. The closure will last approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
March is Women’s History Month, and we honor the pioneers whose vision, courage, and leadership have shaped industries, strengthened communities, and expanded opportunity for generations. From infrastructure and innovation to medicine, education, public service, and beyond, women’s contributions continue to transform the world around us in powerful and lasting ways. The 2026 theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” reminds us that progress is driven by those willing to lead boldly and inspire what comes next. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Franklin County Engineer
W. North Broadway over the Olentangy River will be reduced to one lane in each direction, between SR-315 N. On-Ramp/Ohio Health Parkway and Milton Avenue, beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, for bridge rehabilitation. The closure will last approximately one-hundred fifty-two (152) days, weather permitting.
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Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Women in Construction week is March 1-7, 2026. This week, we recognize the women in our office and across the construction industry who show up every day and do the work that keeps our communities moving. From engineering and surveying to inspections, project coordination, and operations, your professionalism, skill, and commitment matter. Thank you for your dedication and service to Franklin County. #WomenInConstructionWeek
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Franklin County Engineer
The FCEO Survey Department, Records Department, and Tax Map Division were proud to participate in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Central Ohio STEM Expo, held at Otterbein University. Our team engaged with students and families, sharing how professional surveyors define property boundaries, map communities, and support the infrastructure projects residents rely on every day. It was a great opportunity to highlight the real-world impact of STEM careers and introduce students to the surveying profession. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how surveying helps build and connect our communities!
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Franklin County Engineer
As we close out Engineers Week, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office proudly recognizes the incredible engineers who serve our community every single day. Your work often happens behind the scenes, in plans, calculations, site visits, and long hours of review, yet the impact is visible everywhere: in the bridges that connect our communities, the roads that carry families safely home, and the infrastructure that supports growth, opportunity, and progress. This year’s theme, “Transform Your Future,” reflects the work you lead each day. Through innovation, precision, and dedication, you are building a stronger future for Franklin County. Thank you for the expertise and commitment you bring to our office and the community we serve.
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Surveyor’s Journal Entry Twenty-Five

Surveyor’s Journal Entry Twenty-Five

Surveying and Land Record Keeping Duties of Today’s County Engineer

Today, the Franklin County Engineer’s Surveying Department performs a variety of surveys to meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of the county. Use of a countywide network of horizontal and vertical control monuments and the satellite Global Position System (GPS) enables the most accurate surveys necessary for the design of construction projects and the definition of road centerlines, property limits, and county, municipal and township boundaries.

The Tax Map Office maintains the County Auditor’s Geographic Information System (GIS) property base map and other information, such as road records, historical maps, annexation plats, and city ordinances. They also provide all of the information for the production of the Franklin County Highway Map and Atlas; assign addresses in unincorporated areas; answer annexation questions pertaining to past cases, and assist with the creation and approval of future plats and descriptions; review deed descriptions and survey plats for the transfer and recording of real estate deeds at the county courthouse; and locate new streets which are not yet shown on the county map.

The Records Management Office is a centralized area that stores and maintains the official records for the departments of the Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Stored information includes bridge and highway construction plans; survey field books; subdivision plats; historical highway and property maps; drainage plans; construction reports; right-of-way acquisition documents; and aerial photographs of the county from 1938, 1987, 1989 and 2000. Reproduction services for many of these items are available.

The spirits of early surveyors Rufus Putnam, Lucas Sullivant, James Kilbourne and Joseph Vance are alive and well in the work of today’s Franklin County Engineer’s Surveying Department.

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