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.
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.