America improved its infrastructure in the last 4 years – but not by much

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By Auzinea Bacon, CNN March 25, 2025

(CNN) - In the past four years, America’s infrastructure has improved — but just slightly.

A report card released Tuesday by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the United States an overall grade of C, up from a C- in 2021 and consistent D-ranged grades since the start of testing in 1998.

The ASCE, a 172-year-old group headquartered in Reston, Virginia, examined the conditions of 18 categories such as aviation, bridges, drinking water, public parks, solid waste management and wastewater treatment. The highest grade went to ports, which received a B, while the lowest grade was a D for stormwater utilities and public transit.

An A means “facilities meet modern standards for functionality,” while an F means “in unacceptable condition, with widespread, advanced signs of deterioration,” according to the ASCE.

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