PRESS RELEASE

(4-9-26) Mercer County Snow & Ice statistics for winter season 2025-2026

Mercer County, 385.7 miles of roads

13 snow plows average 29-30 miles per route (one way)

52 days of snow & ice control in winter of 2025-2026

Total miles driven = 78,766

Salt used – 1,527.00 tons = $115,125.21

Grit used – 1,527.00 tons = $17,331.51

Total material costs during the winter season = $132,456.72

Total regular labor hours on snow & ice = 2,080.50 hours

Overtime hours       = 1,767.00 hours

Total costs for snow & ice during the season = $524,029.79(Equip., labor, & material)

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

  • 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
  • 2025-2026 season = $1,358.65/mile

Jim Wiechart

Mercer County Engineer 

 

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