Report on Road Infrastructure by State Finds Rhode Island and West Virginia have the Worst

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Mar 29, 2023, 07:00 ET

SEATTLE, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's deteriorating roads and bridges are costing drivers money. According to QuoteWizard's recent study States with the Worst Road Infrastructure, poor roads and bridges cost drivers an average of $556 every year. Nationwide, nearly 20% of America's roads and 5% of bridges are currently in unacceptable conditions.

QuoteWizard analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on the percentage of non-acceptable roads and square miles of poor bridge deck. Associated but not used in the rankings is the annual cost per motorist as well as the percentage spent on road repair for each state.

Key findings:

Nationwide 19% of roads are in non-acceptable condition and 5% of bridges are in poor condition.
Rhode Island, West Virginia, and Massachusetts have the worst road infrastructure in the nation.
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida have the best road infrastructure.
Aging roadways cost drivers an average of $556 per year in repairs, and in some states, nearly $1,000.

States with the Worst Road Infrastructure Report: https://quotewizard.com/news/states-with-worst-infrastructure

"Poor roads and bridges are a huge cost. They cost people time, they cost people money and they can contribute to crashes. We found that the more states reinvest in their roads, the better road conditions are and the less drivers pay in the long run," said Nick VinZant, Sr. Research Analyst with QuoteWizard.

About QuoteWizard QuoteWizard (quotewizard.com) is an insurance comparison marketplace for consumers looking to save on insurance. QuoteWizard provides consumers with direct access to thousands of qualified agents in all 50 states and major carriers, who offer personalized quotes and the opportunity to save up to 40% on auto, home, health, and life insurance. Agents and carriers, in turn, benefit from millions of highly qualified leads, calls, and traffic to their site. Based in Seattle, QuoteWizard was founded in 2006.

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