Wayne County

Wayne County Engineer ~ What We Do:

The Engineer has the responsibility of performing for the County all duties authorized or declared by law to be done by a civil engineer or surveyor, and accordingly must hold registration certificates of the State of Ohio as both a Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor.

The Engineer, in cooperation with the County Commissioners, is responsible for all maintenance, repair, widening, resurfacing, reconstruction and construction of roads and bridges on the county highway system.

The Engineer serves as an advisor to the Township Trustees for the maintenance, repair, widening, resurfacing and reconstruction of their highways.  The bridges on the township highway system are the full responsibility of the County.  The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) defines a bridge as any structure that is equal to or greater than ten feet of span. 

The Engineer is also responsible for many bridges within municipalities, including some on the state highway system.  The Engineer must maintain a perpetual inventory of all bridges on the county and township highway system, including an annual inspection and evaluation of the condition and load carrying capacity of each bridge.