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Clermont County engineer says roads in best condition in years after five-year paving push
Summary
County engineer Jeremy Evans reported a pavement condition index around 73, credited ARPA and grant funding for resurfacing roughly 178 miles over five years, noted progress on bridges and culverts, and outlined a 2026 plan to resurface about 50 miles and address 15 bridges (approximately $4.7 million).
Jeremy Evans, Clermont County engineer, told the Board of County Commissioners on May 20 that the county’s roads and bridges are in markedly better condition than when he took office six years ago.
Evans said the county maintains about 383 miles of roadway and reported an average pavement condition index near 73 — up from the upper 50s when he started — and that the county resurfaced roughly 178 miles over the past five years, amounting to about 46% of the county’s total roadway. He credited federal and local recovery funds (ARPA) and partnerships with townships and municipalities for much of the progress.
On bridges and culverts, Evans said the county now lists 428 bridges and has reduced load-restricted bridges to 22 from around 40; culvert replacements last year numbered 44 and the county reports roughly 500 culverts in inventory with critical pipes down to 56 from about 140. Evans said total capital investment on road projects last year was about $7,000,000 and total investment a little over $10,000,000, including new equipment purchases and carryover spending.
Looking ahead, Evans said the 2026 resurfacing program will address almost 50 miles of roadway, with the work expected to begin late May or early June. The bridge-replacement goal for 2026 is about 15 bridges at an estimated $4,700,000, relying heavily on Ohio Public Works Commission and other grants.
Evans closed by praising crews and inspectors for maintenance, snow and ice response, and construction work. Commissioners accepted the annual report by roll call under Ohio Revised Code section 5543.02.
