America's Bridges Are Falling Down

[longknife]

Or at least about to. According to a DOT report, 56,000 bridges rate 4 or less on a scale of 1 to 9 - 9 being the best.

Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black says the trucking industry alone loses about $80 billion each year due to the inefficiency of the aging and deteriorating transportation network.

I would guess this is due to having to detour to avoid the unsafe bridges.

More @ New Report on Bridges in America Highlights Infrastructure Needs | One America News Network

 

[william the wie]

Not my area of concern but do want to find out about this.

 

[Missourian]

Or at least about to. According to a DOT report, 56,000 bridges rate 4 or less on a scale of 1 to 9 - 9 being the best.

Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black says the trucking industry alone loses about $80 billion each year due to the inefficiency of the aging and deteriorating transportation network.

I would guess this is due to having to detour to avoid the unsafe bridges.

More @ New Report on Bridges in America Highlights Infrastructure Needs | One America News Network

When a bridge deteriorates, the DOT reduces it's weight limit. Every bridge you see on a major road or highway with a weight limit under 40 tons has been downgraded.