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Bonner County Road & Bridge flags growing fleet, equipment replacement needs
Summary
Road & Bridge staff told county leaders the department's heavy fleet and related maintenance lines are under strain, and recommended building dedicated replacement funding rather than relying on year‑end surpluses or one‑off grants.
Bonner County Road & Bridge officials told commissioners June 5 that aging trucks, graders and specialty equipment are driving steady maintenance costs and that the department needs a clearer, dedicated replacement plan.
The department presented spending and budget lines showing high recurring costs for diesel fuel, tires and heavy-equipment repairs and said those trends, combined with a largely aging fleet, make capital planning urgent.
Why it matters: Road maintenance depends on heavy equipment that the county owns and operates.…
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