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Since 1940, the County Engineers Association of Ohio has worked to unify its members in providing the highest quality transportation, drainage, surveying and land record keeping services. From the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services to continuing land development needs, CEAO strives to construct solutions for many challenges to Ohio's local infrastructure. Ohio County Engineers are responsible for 26,081 bridges and 28,970 miles of urban and rural roadways that are vital to the combined growth of jobs and prosperity in the state of Ohio.
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08/28/2025
World's Tallest Bridge Undergoes Crucial Test
China's record-setting Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has entered a pivotal phase of safety and structural testing, marking a major milestone in the construction of the world's tallest bridge.
Spanning the cliffs of Guizhou Province, the bridge is designed to carry vehicles 625 meters above the canyon floor, equivalent to more than twice the height of the Eiffel Tower.
Why It Matters
The bridge represents a significant achievement in civil engineering and infrastructure development, underscoring China's ongoing effort to modernize its transportation networks in mountainous and remote areas. Its record height and advanced construction techniques have attracted global attention, both for the scale of the project and its engineering precision.
08/26/2025
US Drone Land Surveying Market Projected to Reach $14 Billion By 2030 as Government Uses Increase
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- The land surveying market is being revitalized by the emergence of drone technology, offering a more efficient, accurate, safer, and cost-effective approach to data collection and analysis. Industry insiders are saying that in recent years, drone land surveying has become a groundbreaking solution for professionals in land assessment, mapping, and surveying industries.
08/26/2025
Dawson prepares to update parts of engineer’s garage complex
LISBON — Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson is preparing to update parts of engineer’s garage complex, with the work to include some painting, siding, roof repairs and general upgrades to buildings housing the repair shop, paint shop and engineering staff.
County commissioners on Wednesday authorized Dawson to advertise for proposals from design/build firms for the county engineer’s garage complex building upgrades, with the proposals to be opened at the engineer’s office on Sept. 17.
08/19/2025
2 roundabouts in Lucas County to be built in 2030
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Lucas County Engineer’s Office said it has secured a federal grant to build two new roundabouts, which are slated for construction in 2030.
The two roundabouts will be placed at Nebraska Avenue and Centennial Road in Springfield Township, and Sylvania Ave and Richfield Center Road in Richfield Township.
08/19/2025
Ottawa County bridge set to be replaced
Ottawa County has contracted with R&I Construction, Inc., to replace the bridge on Rocky Ridge Road over Toussaint Creek, between True Road and Toussaint North Road.
The work will require closure of the bridge to traffic from Monday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Oct. 31. A detour route will be posted. Schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.
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Superintendents, Mechanics & County Administrative Conference
Thu
23
2025
October 23 - 24, 2025
Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center *New Location!
1750 State Park Road #2
Oregon, OH 43616
CCAO/CEAO Annual Winter Conference
Wed
3
2025
December 3 - 5, 2025
Hilton Downtown Columbus
402 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio
