The Highway and Bridge Engineering Department is responsible for:
- Planning, design, operations, maintenance, construction, and general administration of the County's 302 miles of highways, 147 bridges, and related infrastructure
- Replace, rehabilitate, repair, and maintain bridges and culverts
- Manage and maintain roads, drainage systems, signage, striping, traffic signals, intersections, and guide rails
- Direct studies and investigations, develop project cost estimates, and prepare plans, contract documents, and technical specifications for various County projects
- Monitor and manage progress of County as well as consultant projects and coordinate with appropriate municipal officials and regulatory agencies
- Establish criteria, standards, and specifications for work performed within County right-of-ways, review and oversee work along County roads, and enforce regulations
- Manage snow and ice removal along the County roadways
- Continue maintenance and upkeep of heavy equipment machinery
- Provide technical recommendations, oversight, and administration of engineering and construction projects for all County Departments