WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Highway Fund - Departments 20010 - 20060
Department Description/Function
The Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance of the County’s Road system. This includes patching, resurfacing, stabilization of roads, keeping ditch lines clear of debris, roadside tree care and trimming, snow and ice removal, line striping, signal maintenance, and signing of County Roads. Our Fleet Department also provides maintenance for County owned vehicles.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Complete the Swope Road Bridge replacement Complete Bowie and Remsburg Culvert replacements Start in-house winter maintenance brine treatment program
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Met the FY2025 goal of replacing the Spur Road Bridge Met the FY2025 goal of completing design on the Western Section Building expansion and fuel system Removed debris at multiple stone arch bridges Enhanced roadside vegetation and tree maintenance programs
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
5,710
8,365
12,000
10,000
Salt Usage (Tons)
320
320
320
320
County Vehicles Maintained by Highway Department
325
340
375
375
Highway Sign Work Orders Processed
855
859
861
865
Miles of Roadside Mowing
700
750
800
800
Number of Work Requests Received
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
10,096,340
10,405,590
10,470,480
64,890
0.62%
Operating and Capital Grants
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Highway User Revenue
2,527,810
3,030,040
3,432,900
402,860
13.30%
Fees/Charges
418,000
478,480
474,340
(4,140)
(0.87%)
Total
13,042,150
13,914,110
14,377,720
463,610
3.33%
2026 Budget Document
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