Despite their critical role in the economy and ensuring access to jobs, schools, and health care, roadways across the U.S. are aging fast. While the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) injected $110 billion into road and bridge projects, years of stagnation have left many states with mounting maintenance backlogs and safety concerns. The 2025 edition of Construction Coverage’s U.S. States With the Worst Roads report identifies the locations with the most major roadways in poor condition, as well as which states have seen improvements in their infrastructure.