Erie County Engineer's Office

John D. Farschman, P.E., P.S., Erie County Engineer

Graduate of Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)

Provide leadership and direction to an office staff, an equipment maintenance force and our field forces.
Maintain approximately 140.08 miles of county roads and associated roadway drainage systems within nine townships, 129 bridges, approximately 655 culverts, and additionally including snow and ice removal.
Review subdivision plans, prepare construction plans (roadway, bridges and culverts), and perform inspections to ensure compliance with applicable State, County and Federal regulations and specifications.
Design and construct and/or contract roadway and drainage structures and provide similar engineering services for each of the townships.
Pursue and obtain State and Federal funding for County highway and bridge projects to maximize and stretch the use of our tax dollars.
Maintain approximately 58.2 miles of petitioned County open ditches and 47.2 miles of drainage pipe (closed ditches) and approximately 1,320 feet of dike.
Staff and administer operations of the County Tax Mapping Office.

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