York County Roads Department Presents 2025 Report

Highlights include completed projects, bridge inspections, and equipment challenges amid staffing shortages

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:35am

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The York County Roads Department presented its 2025 report to the county commissioners, detailing five major road projects completed last year, bridge inspections, gravel and rock hauling, and the replacement of all stop and stop ahead signs in the county. The department faced staffing shortages and rising equipment and material costs, but was able to complete its work with an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach from employees.

Why it matters

The annual roads report provides transparency into the county's infrastructure maintenance and improvement efforts, which are critical for supporting local commerce, commuting, and quality of life. The challenges highlighted, such as staffing and cost pressures, are common issues facing many rural road departments across the country.

The details

The 2025 report covered five major road projects, including milling and overlay work on Country Club Avenue, East 25th Street, and Road G. These projects were mostly funded by federal COVID-relief ARPA funds. The department also completed a countywide sign replacement project, swapping out 1,134 stop and stop ahead signs using state funds. In total, the roads crew hauled nearly 60,000 cubic yards of gravel and rock across 410 miles of county roads. Thirty-five bridges were inspected, with 31 done by the in-house team and four contracted out. The department's 2025-26 budget is $4.7 million, with $2.4 million spent as of the end of 2025.

  • The 2025 report for the York County Roads Department was presented to county commissioners this week.
  • In 2025, the department completed five major road projects, including milling and overlay work.
  • Thirty-five bridges were inspected in 2025, with 31 done by the in-house team and four contracted out.
  • The department hauled nearly 60,000 cubic yards of gravel and rock across 410 miles of county roads in 2025.
  • The county's sign replacement project, swapping out 1,134 stop and stop ahead signs, was completed in 2025 using state funds.

The players

Ashley Rasmussen

Presented the 2025 report for the York County Roads Department.

York County Commissioners

Received the 2025 roads report from the York County Roads Department.

Norfolk Contracting

Contracted for abutment bridge repair on a bridge on Road 12 in 2025.

York County Roads Department

Responsible for maintaining over 1,048 miles of gravel, dirt, concrete and asphalt roads in York County, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“'Things are going well, we are getting good feedback and there is still money in our budget.'”

— Ashley Rasmussen, York County Roads Department

“'York County is made up over 1,048 miles of gravel, dirt, concrete and asphalt roads. We divided up the county into 12 patrol areas and each of those areas are staffed with an operator and a motorgrader. The goal for the future is to grow our dirt crew.'”

— Ashley Rasmussen, York County Roads Department

“'In 2026, we would like to complete all of our one-year projects along with any road maintenance issues which need addressed. We faced multiple equipment issues in 2025 which challenged us to think outside the box so we could get the projects completed which we started. I am very proud of how our employees stepped up and came together to take on tasks and duties which they weren't usually assigned to do. It was an all-hands-on-deck approach and they didn't disappoint.'”

— Ashley Rasmussen, York County Roads Department

What’s next

The York County Roads Department plans to complete all of its one-year projects in 2026 and address any outstanding road maintenance issues, despite facing equipment challenges in 2025 that required an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach from employees.

The takeaway

The 2025 roads report for York County highlights the ongoing challenges facing rural road departments, including staffing shortages, rising costs, and equipment issues. However, the department was able to complete major projects and maintain over 1,000 miles of roads through resourceful teamwork, underscoring the vital role these departments play in supporting local communities.