Dodging potholes on your way to work? Getting road rage because your local highway is deteriorating? According to Transportation for America, a nonpartisan watchdog that lobbies for responsible infrastructure spending, you’re not alone. The group says 20% of U.S. roads are in poor condition despite increased transportation spending, which states often use to build new roadways instead of fixing existing ones. Wonder if you live in a state where roads need more than a little TLC? Read on to find out. (And take a look at what other motorists face on 20 Heart-Stopping Roads Around the World.)
20. Utah
22% of roads in poor condition 39% of roads in fair condition 38% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 26% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 47%19. Maine
22% of roads in poor condition 36% of roads in fair condition 41% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 65% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 11%18. Colorado
22% of roads in poor condition 44% of roads in fair condition 32% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 30% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 30%17. Missouri
23% of roads in poor condition 45% of roads in fair condition 32% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 20% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 31%16. Michigan
24% of roads in poor condition 35% of roads in fair condition 41% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 54% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 8%Trending on Cheapism
15. New Hampshire
25% of roads in poor condition 30% of roads in fair condition 44% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 45% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 26%14. Louisiana
25% of roads in poor condition 38% of roads in fair condition 35% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 22% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 29%13. Wisconsin
29% of roads in poor condition 38% of roads in fair condition 33% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 33% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 36%Sign up for our newsletter
12. Washington
29% of roads in poor condition 45% of roads in fair condition 25% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 21% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 35%11. Pennsylvania
30% of roads in poor condition 40% of roads in fair condition 30% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 22% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 29%10. Mississippi
30% of roads in poor condition 41% of roads in fair condition 29% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 4% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 77%9. Massachusetts
30% of roads in poor condition 41% of roads in fair condition 29% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 23% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 4%8. West Virginia
31% of roads in poor condition 43% of roads in fair condition 25% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 19% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 31%7. New Mexico
31% of roads in poor condition 37% of roads in fair condition 32% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 39% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 19%6. Oklahoma
33% of roads in poor condition 38% of roads in fair condition 29% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 27% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 33%5. New Jersey
34% of roads in poor condition 44% of roads in fair condition 22% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 57% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 7%4. Connecticut
34% of roads in poor condition 44% of roads in fair condition 21% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 21% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 19%3. Hawaii
42% of roads in poor condition 41% of roads in fair condition 17% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 31% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 32%2. California
45% of roads in poor condition 37% of roads in fair condition 17% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 35% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 16%1. Rhode Island
53% of roads in poor condition 36% of roads in fair condition 11% of roads in good condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 20% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 3%States With the Best Roads
5. Nebraska
64% in good condition 28% in fair condition 7% in poor condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 53% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 5%4. North Dakota
64% in good condition 26% in fair condition 10% in poor condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 68% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 10%3. Wyoming
65% in good condition 27% in fair condition 8% in poor condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 54% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 15%2. Maryland
66% in good condition 23% in fair condition 11% in poor condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 20% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 25%1. Tennessee
75% in good condition 17% in fair condition 5% in poor condition
Roadway repair as percentage of total capital spending: 16% Roadway expansion as percentage of total capital spending: 36%
