Washington County

Public Works

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Washington County is a county/township unit, which is 30 miles x 30 miles or 900 square miles consisting of 25 townships. The county has approximately 1,546.5 miles of county roads.

The Public Works Department maintains approximately 295.6 miles of which approximately 56 miles are asphalt with the remaining gravel.The townships maintain approximately 1,251 miles, which are gravel/dirt.

Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of 79 rural secondary bridges and 236 off system bridges and numerous smaller structures that drain more than 185 acres.  The townships maintain structures that drain less than 185 acres.

To report damage to signs contact the office during business hours.  After hours contact the administrator or if unable to reach contact the Sheriff’s Office

David Willbrant, Administrator
Mike Schuessler, Administrator's Assistant


Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Address: 1561 Rainbow Road
Washington, KS 66968
Phone: 785-325-2318 Fax: 785-325-2383

Cell Phone Numbers:
David Willibrant 785-541-0581
Mike Schuessler 785-541-0579
Email: Public Works Department

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Where do I get a utility permit?
All utility permits can be picked up at the Public Works Department’s Office.
Where do I get house moving permits?
Moving permits are obtained from, and approved by, the County Clerk after review and approval of the Public Works Administrator and submission of a check in the amount of $10 to the County Clerk.

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