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Lewis County highway superintendent outlines $280 million in roadway assets and 2025 results
Summary
Highway Superintendent John Reed presented a Department Report Card showing roughly $280 million in county transportation assets, a 2025 production summary, and an $8.98 million 2026 highway budget tied to CHIPS funding, equipment purchases and targeted bridge work.
John Reed, Lewis County highway superintendent, presented the department’s 2025 Department Report Card to the General Services Committee, saying the county’s roadway and bridge inventory is valued at about $280 million and that roads and bridges account for roughly 80% of that total.
Reed described the department’s asset-management approach—inventorying, inspecting, rating and using technology to evaluate and manage assets—and outlined a digital toolset the county is using or transitioning to, including ArcGIS for mapping and shared inventories, Vaisala Road AI for automated video-based condition and signage evaluation, RoadMaster for roadway records, BDIS for bridge inspections and NOVO for work-order and centralized management.
On maintenance performance, Reed said 2025 production met targets for paving, preservation and striping; shoulder work was nearly complete; brush cutting lagged; and ditching and tree documentation were flagged for improvement. He reported the county maintains 101 bridges and identified four poor-rated box culverts that are planned for targeted replacement.
Reed linked a proposed $8.98 million highway budget to day-to-day work activities and said CHIPS funding remains a key source for county roadwork. He said the department is prioritizing higher-quality materials, multi-purpose equipment procurement and technician training, and continues safety programming (including CPR, MSHA, first aid and a Safety Day). Reed also noted grant-funded equipment generally requires a 10% local match; a tree truck has been delivered, a back truck is expected in June, and loader snow‑blower distribution will be coordinated by Bob McKenzie.
The presentation closed with Reed thanking county partners and legislators; committee discussion did not record further formal action on the presentation itself.
