U.S. infrastructure gets "C" from engineers, slightly better than 4 years ago
CBSN
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade on Tuesday, up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during former President Joe Biden's administration.
The report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which examined everything from roads and dams to drinking water and railroads, warns that federal funding must be sustained or increased to avoid further deterioration and escalating costs.
"We have seen the investments start to pay off, but we still have a lot of work to do out there," said Darren Olson, chair of this year's report. He said decrepit infrastructure - from poor roads that damage cars to delayed flights to power outages that spoil groceries - hurts people and the economy.
