A new study estimates it would cost about $1.03 trillion to repair crumbling infrastructure across 2,000 U.S. cities. The analysis looked at roads, bridges, buildings, tunnels, and other public assets by comparing their original cost to how much of their expected lifespan has already passed. Cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Milwaukee were identified as facing some of the biggest repair burdens, and researchers say many structures are still in use well past their prime because repairs keep getting delayed.
Why This Matters:
This is what long-term system strain looks like. Roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems do not fail all at once. They wear down quietly until the cost of waiting gets even higher. When infrastructure is pushed past its prime, the risk does not stay on paper. It can affect transportation, utilities, public safety, and daily life. That is one more reason not to assume the systems around you will always work the way they should.
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Source: The Independent
By: Isabel Keane
