The Issue

Understanding the Impacts of Infrastructure

U.S. Roads and Bridges at Risk

Nearly half of America’s major roads need repair. Degraded infrastructure isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a critical issue causing risks to public safety, lost productivity and business, and direct costs to households.

When roads and bridges fall into disrepair, Americans suffer the consequences.

Industries like health care, manufacturing, and agriculture lose billions in output, while the average household loses $2,700 per year.

Americans demand action on roads and bridges

New national survey data shows overwhelming, bipartisan support for maintaining and upgrading America’s transportation infrastructure—and for Congress to pass the 2026 surface transportation reauthorization bill on time.

Americans see real-world benefits of upgrading transportation infrastructure.

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What Infrastructure Means to Americans

Since President Eisenhower’s development of the Interstate Highway System, our nation’s roads have connected communities, fueled commerce and economic growth, created jobs and opportunities, and served as a testament to our global leadership. And Americans see the benefits to their lives.

96% of Voters

believe transportation infrastructure is important, and 2 in 3 support increased investment.

What Can We Do?

U.S. infrastructure needs strong and sustained funding to reap the benefits and mitigate the costs described here. Americans for Infrastructure helps you reach the leaders who can make it happen.