Report ranks five states as having worst infrastructure in U.S. | Dump Truck Company
The 2017 American Society of Civil Engineers report card states that the United States needs to spend approximately $4.5 trillion over the next five years to fix the country’s roads, bridges, dams, and other infrastructure, CNBC reports.
However, some states are in much worse shape than others. The following five states are considered to be the worst in the nation and need the most charlotte nc dump truck company done to their infrastructure.
5. Alaska — Roads and bridges are among the worst in the nation, due partially to climate extremes and frequent earthquakes.
- 2019 Infrastructure score: 128 out of 350 points (Top States grade: D-)
- Bridges in poor condition: 9.7%
- Roads in unacceptable condition: 29%
- 20-year water-system needs: $986.5 million
4. Maine — Roads and bridges are in terrible shape.
- 2019 Infrastructure score: 125 out of 350 points (Top States grade: F)
- Bridges in poor condition: 13.1%
- Roads in unacceptable condition: 13%
- 20-year water-system needs: $1.35 billion
3. Massachusetts — Roads and bridges are among the worst in the country.
- 2019 Infrastructure score: 123 out of 350 points (Top States grade: F)
- Bridges in poor condition: 9.2%
- Roads in unacceptable condition: 37.5%
- 20-year water-system needs: $12.24 billion
2. Hawaii — Infrastructure leaves much to be desired.
- 2019 Infrastructure score: 107 out of 350 points (Top States grade: F)
- Bridges in poor condition: 6.9%
- Roads in unacceptable condition: 44%
- 20-year water-system needs: $1.15 billion
1. Rhode Island — The RhodeWorks program passed in 2016, needs some time to work. The program revolves around truck tolls on Interstate 95 to fund badly needed road and bridge repairs. The first tolls went into effect just last year, which means revenue barely has begun to flow in. Earlier this year, the law that established the tolls survived a court challenge by the trucking industry. Barring further appeals, the plan to once and for all fix Rhode Island’s infrastructure may finally be on track.
- 2019 Infrastructure score: 98 out of 350 points (Top States grade: F)
- Bridges in poor condition: 23.1%
- Roads in unacceptable condition: 51%
- 20-year water-system needs: $833 million