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Iowa's rural bridges are the worst in the nation, according to report
Iowa's rural bridges are the worst in the nation, according to a new national report.
More than one-fifth ? 21 percent ? of Iowa's rural bridges are structurally deficient, according to a report released by TRIP, a research nonprofit that studies national transportation issues. The share of rural bridges in poor condition in Iowa is over 2.5 times the national average and ranks Iowa highest in the nation.
Structural deficiencies pose major challenges to the rural economy, limiting the weight of vehicles that are allowed to cross and forcing larger vehicles to take long detours.
"The quality of life in America’s small communities and rural areas, and the health of the nation’s rural economy, is highly reliant on the quality of the nation’s transportation system, particularly its roads, highways and bridges," according to the report.
...https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/10/14/iowa-bridges-still-the-worst-in-the-nation-according-to-new-report/69563284007/
More than one-fifth ? 21 percent ? of Iowa's rural bridges are structurally deficient, according to a report released by TRIP, a research nonprofit that studies national transportation issues. The share of rural bridges in poor condition in Iowa is over 2.5 times the national average and ranks Iowa highest in the nation.
Structural deficiencies pose major challenges to the rural economy, limiting the weight of vehicles that are allowed to cross and forcing larger vehicles to take long detours.
"The quality of life in America’s small communities and rural areas, and the health of the nation’s rural economy, is highly reliant on the quality of the nation’s transportation system, particularly its roads, highways and bridges," according to the report.
...https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/10/14/iowa-bridges-still-the-worst-in-the-nation-according-to-new-report/69563284007/
Gosh if only Iowa had a way to fund the repairs. Like with a surplus or something. Naaaah, it's better to have a tax cut than be able to transport heavy farm equipment over rural bridges.
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