Inside this issue:

Engineer’s Review 1

Budget Breakdown 2

Bridge Replacements 2

Permit Summary 2

Tax Map Summary 2

Road Resurfacing 3

Bridge Ratings

3

Sight Distance Im-provements Project

3

Bypass Opening 4

2011 CLINTON COUNTY ENGINEER’S

ANNUAL REPORT Jeffrey B. Linkous, P.E., P.S.

Clinton County Engineer MARCH 31, 2012

three county roads with asphalt —Antioch Rd., Greene Rd. and Nelson Ave. This project is being funded using federal and Ohio Public Works monies. We also plan on sealing 30-35 miles of roads. We have received a $300,000 grant to install guard-rail at 98 locations and have a grant to stripe approximately 60 miles of roadway which will be in addition to the 50 miles we will complete with local funding.

Also in 2012, we plan to re-place the Port William Bridge with a new prestressed box beam bridge and have obtained both federal and Ohio Public Works funding to completely pay for this project. A new deck will be com-pleted on our Macedonia Road Bridge and new precast concrete boxes will be used for bridges on Dailey, Linkhart and Sabina Roads.

Our bridge and culvert inspec-tion program of all bridges and culverts over 5 feet is currently underway. A report will be sub-mitted to the Board of County Commissioners upon completion.

Our office and highway work-ers work very hard to improve our county highway system for the safety and welfare of the trav-eling public. I am proud of our many accomplishments and ap-preciate their support over the last year. I look forward to the challenges that face us in 2012.

In 2011 the Clinton County Engineer’s Office made signifi-cant advances in improving the safety of our roadways. We com-pleted two major safety up-grades. Center Road was low-ered and a new culvert installed at the intersection with Nelson Avenue, increasing visibility and providing a safer intersection. Cuba Road was lowered near the intersection with Berlin Road, also providing for better visibil-ity when entering the intersec-tion. Both were funded primarily using Ohio Public Works money.

Other safety measures in-cluded the installation of ap-proximately 2,000 of the 3,000 warning signs in the county. The new signs are more reflective to increase visibility for drivers, in accordance with new Federal Highway regulations. The re-maining 1,000 signs are ex-pected to be installed by late spring this year. New mile markers have also been installed along county roads, identifying the road number and mile loca-tion for first responders in case of an emergency.

We continue to widen berms and move ditches and obstruc-tions within the right-of-way. Our Wise Road project relocated ditches and replaced culverts to gain a safer stretch of road and eliminate the need for guardrail.

As part of our safety improve-ment focus, we have contracted Traffic Safety Analysis Systems & Services (TSASS) to provide a comprehensive county traffic safety program. This analysis is funded by a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant. The Engineer’s Office already reviews accident reports on all county roads to determine loca-tions where safety can be im-proved. TSASS reports and

studies are in addition to our pro-gram and give further analysis which can help us obtain addi-tional funding for our safety im-provements. We also meet annu-ally with local law enforcement to review accident history and for-mulate necessary improvements as well as discuss enforcement issues.

During 2011, construction of major structures, including bridges and culverts totaled $528,199, which includes 5 bridge replacements and one large cul-vert. All of these replacements were constructed with our county forces. Portions of 17 roads were sealed using RS-2P by Miller-Mason Paving Co. at a cost of $403,774. Our crews also crack sealed several miles of roadway in an effort to prolong the life of our county roads. A summary of all maintenance and construction costs for 2011 has been included in this report for your review.

Snow and ice removal costs for the 2010-2011 winter season was $465,741, with the crews treating roads a total of 38 days. About $188,305 of this cost was for ma-terial applied to the road.

In 2012, we will be resurfacing

East Clinton Elementary Students

Learn About Signs Students in Mrs. Jones’s class learned that

signs help to protect people, and provide

necessary information to keep the roads

safer for everyone.

2012 TAX MAP SUMMARY

Total Property Transfers 2098

Deed Pre-approvals 1643

Existing deeds checked 907

Survey plats filed 115

Total Property Splits & Resurveys

Minor Splits< 20 ac. 27

Over 20 acres 10

Retracements 41

Exempt 18

Combinations 24

Total Parcels Reviewed

(include city) 120

Annexations reviewed 0

Major Subdivisions

Reviewed 0

Total Pay-in– Road/bridge $ 391,890

Total Pay-in—General

$ 2896

SNOW & ICE REMOVAL

Regular Hours 2259 hrs.

Overtime Hours 2079 hrs.

Grit (small stone) 4384 ton

Salt 2206 ton

Miles Driven 102,600 miles

Fuel Used 25,650 gals.

TOTAL COST: $ 465,741

(12/1/10 — 3/11/11)

2012 PERMITS & REVIEWS

Utility Permits Granted 66

House Numbers Assigned 31

Driveway Permits Issued 43

Accident Reports Reviewed 1230

Hauling/Overload Permits 38

MISC. MAINTENANCE

Trash Pickup

3/28/11—4/7/11 $ 40,296

Centerline Striping $ 30,134

Edgeline Striping $ 23,230

2011 REVENUE 2011 EXPENDITURES Motor Vehicle Tax (State) $ 1,364,978

Gas Tax $ 2,310,207

Reimbursements $ 391,890

Interest Income $ 1,932

Fines $ 172,485

Miscellaneous $ 2,553

Permissive Tax $ 68,885

TOTAL: $ 4,312,930

Salaries $ 1,564,631

Fringe Benefits $ 683,645

Road Resurfacing & Maint. $ 1,938,483

Bridge Constr. & Materials $ 228,218

Equipment $ 297,102

Miscellaneous $ 9,833

Unexpended Encumbrances $ (133,522)

TOTAL: $ 4,588,390

Road Name Bridge No. Type of Bridge Cost Est.

Macedonia 57-00.18 Cast In-Place Concrete Deck $130,000

Port William 05-09.81 Prestressed Box Beams w/Concrete Deck $673,400*

Dailey 145-00.58 Pre-cast Concrete Box $ 85,000

Linkhart 268-00.88 Pre-cast Concrete Box $120,000

Sabina 05-12.46 Pre-cast Concrete Box $ 75,000

TOTAL: $1,083,400

*80% Federal/20% Local (OPWC)

Road Bridge # Type of Bridge Cost

Beechgrove 17-02.440 Prestressed Box Beam $ 106,660

Second Creek 19-02.470 Prestressed Box Beam $ 110,151

Townsend 46-02.440 Pre-cast Concrete Box $ 79,827

Irvin 119-00.780 Pre-cast Concrete Box $ 85,771

Hornbeam 229-02.570 Pre-cast Concrete Box $ 88,348

Center 16-07.801 Reinforced Concrete Pipe $ 57,442

TOTAL: $ 528,199

Future... Past The Port William Rd. (Main St.)

Bridge is the focus of the federal

bridge project to be completed

in 2012. The aging superstruc-

ture on bridge will be replaced

with a new, pre-stressed com-

posite concrete box beam

bridge deck. The local share of

this project will be funded by

Ohio Public Works funds. December 1974 December 2002

Present

2011 Retiree’s Luncheon Those present were (left to right, starting in the back) Doug Smith, Donald Dalton, Paul Pollitt,

Marion Osborn, Larry Teboe, Ron Williamson, Bill Temple, Betty Graham, Ron Livingston, Aaron

Quigley, Jenny Brooks, Bob Brooks.

SIGHT DISTANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS MAKE

FOR SAFER COUNTY ROADS

Road Name Length Description Cost

Cox 3.490 Single Seal $ 34,072 Creek 2.473 Single Seal $ 26,529 Fairgrounds Lot 0.707 Single Seal $ 16,050 Fife Ave. 0.812 Single Seal $ 10,528 Gano 3.094 Single Seal $ 41,694 Gurneyville 2.737 Single Seal $ 28,392 Hamilton 1.914 Single Seal $ 17,652 Lynchburg 4.104 Single Seal $ 43,094 Moore 0.954 Single Seal $ 8,775 North Curry 1.818 Single Seal $ 18,656 Orchard 1.210 Single Seal $ 12,611 Sabina 6.971 Single Seal $ 69,506 Spring Hill 0.322 Single Seal $ 4,504 Stone 2.379 Single Seal $ 24,310 Terrell 3.089 Single Seal $ 30,292 Williams 1.543 Single Seal $ 14,747 Center 0.407 Reconstruction $332,419* Cuba 0.107 Reconstruction $123,772* Prairie 4.034 Mill, Asphalt, Berm $356,171** Starbuck 1.690 Mill, Asphalt, Berm $176,409** County Lot Dwy 0.156 Single Seal $ 2,362

TOTALS: 44.011 $1,392,545

Average Cost of Single Seal Per Mile—$10,689.48 (includes cost of stone)

*79% Ohio Public Works 21% Local Share

**ODOT funded for repairs needed due to Bypass Construction

SIGHT DISTANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Center Road Approaching Nelson—Before

Center Road—Cutting Down Hill

Center Road —After

Cuba Road approaching Berlin—Before

Cuba and Berlin Intersection—After

Clinton County was able to obtain Ohio Public Works Commission

(OPWC) funding for the 2011 construction season in the amount of

$440,905 for sight distance improvement projects on Center Road and

Cuba Road. This project included total reconstruction of Center

Road to the west of the Nelson Road intersection by lowering Center

Road and replacing an existing culvert to create sight distance and

improve the safety of the Nelson Avenue intersection. In addition, re-

construction of Cuba Road and part of Berlin Road by lowering and

removing sight restrictions improved safety at this intersection.

Photos (to the right) show the progression of the work. Details of the

work are as follows:

Center Road—Approximately 1000 ft. of Center Road was recon-

structed, and the road was widened from 23 ft. to 24 ft. An existing

stone arch box culvert was also replaced by a new 60 inch reinforced

concrete culvert. By lowering the hill on Center Road, approximately

8 ft. in places, vehicles traveling on Nelson Road are now able to see

vehicles approaching them from the west on Center Road.

Cuba and Berlin Roads—Approximately 500 ft. of Cuba Road was

reconstructed and the road was widened from 20 ft. to 24 ft. Berlin

Road had approximately 250 ft. of road reconstruction and was wid-

ened from 18 ft. to 24 ft.

Although the majority of the work has been accomplished, finishing

touches will take place in the Spring of 2012. The project is scheduled

to be completed by the end of June, 2012.

Clinton County Engineer 1326 Fife Avenue

Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 382-2078 Fax: (937) 382-5318

Coming together is a

beginning; keeping together is

progress; working together is

success.

- Henry Ford

Clinton County cele-

brated the opening of

the 7.5 mile Wilming-

ton Bypass! The Wilming-

ton High School marching

band provided the fan fare for the festivities as city, county

and state officials, along with

contractors, gathered to

share stories of the journey

from vision to reality. Stand-

ing on the pavement of the

relocated State Route 73 was

the result of years of planning

and teamwork.

The Engineer’s Office

served as a liaison for the

County, City and Ohio De-

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partment of Transportation (ODOT)

during the early planning stages. The

Engineer’s Office reviewed reports

and served as a technical advisor.

In 2004, the project was taken

over in its entirety by ODOT. The

majority of the $76.9 million cost of

the Bypass was funded by federal and

state dollars.

The bid for Phase I (SR 73S to US

22/SR 3E) was awarded to John R.

Jurgensen Co. and construction

started in 2007. Phase II (US 22/SR 3

E to US 68 N) and Phase III (US 68 N

to SR 73 W) bids were awarded to

E.S. Wagner and Co. and construc-

tion started in 2009, constructing

both phases concurrently.

The Bypass will reduce traffic

congestion through downtown Wil-mington and as Mayor David Raizk

said at the ceremony “the citizens

can reclaim city streets for local and

commercial traffic.”

SR 73 RELOCATION WAS COMPLETED AND OFFICIALLY OPENED NOVEMBER, 2, 2011

Wilmington Bypass Opens