Brion is also actively engaged in statewide and regional public service. He serves as a Commissioner on the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC), sits on the OPWC District 13 Integrating Committee, and is Chairperson of the Allen County Transportation Improvement District (ACTID). In addition, he has contributed in various capacities at the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission.
Responsibilities of the Allen County Engineer’s Office
The Allen County Engineer’s Office is responsible for the maintenance of Allen County’s local highway system, which includes 353 miles of county roads, 550 miles of township roads. The County Engineer is also responsible for the inspection, maintenance and replacement of 371 bridges and over 1,400 culverts of various sizes located throughout the county. To maintain this complex system, the County Engineer works in cooperation with the 12 townships to help perform roadside mowing, snow plowing, drainage improvements and road maintenance.
Brion E. Rhodes, P.E., P.S.
Allen County Engineer
Brion is a graduate of the Ohio Northern University and holds dual registration as a Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor. He joined the Allen County Engineer’s Office in 1997 and has served in several key roles, including Bridge Engineer and Chief Deputy. In 2009, Brion was appointed as the Allen County Engineer in 2015 and was elected to the position the following year. He is currently serving his third term.
As County Engineer, Brion oversees the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Allen County’s transportation network, which includes 353 miles of roads and 372 bridges. He leads a staff of 45 employees and manages an annual operating budget of approximately $8.25 million.
County MapAllen County has an area of 405 square miles and a population of 102,206 (2020 census). The county seat is Lima, Ohio, which lies in the center of the county. Follow the links below to view the Allen County map:
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