Jefferson engineer's office to use GIS to more precisely map, assess pavement conditions, formations

October 3, 2026

STEUBENVILLE—Jefferson County Engineer Eric Hilty is going to use new GIS (geographic information system) technology to assess the condition of nearly 260 miles of county roadways. The technology, provided by Applied Research Associates, Inc., involves an automated pavement condition survey using industry-standard pavement imaging equipment and a web-based data visualization solution. The company’s vehicles are equipped with the same top-of-the-line sensors, lasers and cameras used by ODOT for their annual statewide pavement condition assessments. “We’re going to gather GIS data for water valves, fire hydrants, manholes, utility poles, mailboxes, guardrails, driveways, roadside ditches and obstructions…

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