The decline of our nation's highways is evident in our 2019 Fact Book, with statistics indicating increasing congestion in our busiest regions and an increasing need for repair.
2019 Fact Book: Highways [Photos]
Number of U.S. bridges In need of replacement or rehabilitation, including structurally deficient bridges.
Source: American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Overall, the top 10 most congested urban areas amount to $45.9 billion in congestion costs. *in Billions
Source: Inrix Research
Source: Inrix Research
Source: American Road & Transportation Builders Association
States with the largest number of structurally deficient bridges are: Iowa (4,675 bridges); Pennsylvania (3,770); Oklahoma (2,540); Illinois (2,273); Missouri (2,116); North Carolina (1,871); California (1,812); New York (1,757); Louisiana (1,678); and Mississippi (1,603).
Source: American Road & Transportation Builders Association
The impact of congestion on marginal costs varied greatly depending on an individual truck’s vehicle miles traveled for the year.
Source: American Transportation Research Institute
Source: American Transportation Research Institute