Mercer County Snow & Ice Statistics

PRESS RELEASE

From — Jim Wiechart, Mercer County Engineer

Snow & Ice statistics for winter season 2024-2025

  • Mercer County, 385.7 miles of roads
  • 13 snow plows average 29-30 miles per route (one way)
  • 34 days of snow & ice control in winter of 2024-2025

Total miles driven = 49,347

  • Salt used – 1,529.75 tons = $121,569.29
  • Grit used – 1,529.75 tons = $16,827.25

Total material costs during the winter season = $138,396.54

  • Total regular labor hours on snow & ice = 1,339.50 hours
  • Overtime hours = 983.50 hours

Total costs for snow & ice during the season = $234,342.46 (Equip., labor, & material)

Average cost for snow & ice control per mile of roadway:

  • 2019-2020 season = $759.97/mile
  • 2020-2021 season = $998.72/mile
  • 2021-2022 season = $559.94/mile
  • 2022-2023 season = $468.48/mile
  • 2023-2024 season = $460.41/mile
  • 2024-2025 season = $607.58/mile