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Hope You Like Swimming

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The Editors

While Congress stalled, the state of American infrastructure grew dire.

Illustration by Albert Tercero.

Percentage of Bridges in Poor Condition

Sources: American Road and Transportation Builders Association, American Society of Civil Engineers

One-third of bridges in the United States are now in need of repair or replacement.

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