Miami County Road and Bridge maintains the county's infrastructure, which includes the maintenance of approximately 1132 miles of roads and rights-of-way. Maintenance activities include but are not limited to maintenance of gravel roads, application of gravel, ditch maintenance, snow removal, brush removal, maintenance of paved roads, maintenance of pavement markings, mowing, sign maintenance, installation of entrances, maintenance, and construction of bridges, right of way acquisition, and more.
Miami County is a local government organized on April 2, 1857, located in the east-central part of Kansas along the state line and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The county serves a diverse and expanding population through multiple agencies, (26) twenty-six county departments, and offices. The county has more than 250 public servants serving in more than (7) seven offices located throughout the county. Miami County is dedicated to helping more than 34,000 residents remain part of a safe and vibrant community. Miami County is governed by a five-member, non-partisan, elected Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The BOCC appoints a County Administrator. Miami County also has an elected Sheriff, County Attorney, County Clerk, County Treasurer, and County Register of Deed.
In addition to the traditional governmental operations of public health and safety, codes, regulations, and tax collection, Miami County operates one (1) airport, health and developmental support centers, a community corrections program, and a wastewater system (Bucyrus). More information on Miami County can be found on our public website (www.miamicountyks.gov), as this site provides information on the organization, a complete directory of services provided, and a wide range of available public resources.
