While the nation’s infrastructure earned a “D+” in the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, Wyoming faces infrastructure challenges of its own. For example, driving on roads in need of repair in Wyoming costs each driver $356 per year, and 9.9% of bridges are rated structurally deficient. Drinking water needs in Wyoming are an estimated $458 million, and wastewater needs total $91 million. 99 dams are considered to be high-hazard potential. The state’s schools have an estimated capital expenditure gap of $149 million. This deteriorating infrastructure impedes Wyoming’s ability to compete in an increasingly global marketplace. Success in a 21st century economy requires serious, sustained leadership on infrastructure investment at all levels of government. Delaying these investments only escalates the cost and risks of an aging infrastructure system, an option that the country, Wyoming, and families can no longer afford.
Aviation
33 public-use airports
Bridges
310 (9.91%) of the 3,127 bridges are structurally deficient
Dams
99 high hazard dams
Dams with EAPS
93% of the state regulated dams have an Emergency Action Plan
Drinking Water
$458 million in drinking water infrastructure needs over the next 20 years
Hazardous Waste
2 sites on the National Priorities List
Levees
50 miles of levees
Public Parks
$0.5 million of unmet needs for its parks system
Rail
1,890 miles of freight railroads across the state, ranking 34th nationally
Road Costs
$356 per motorist per year in costs from driving on roads in need of repair
Roads
30,430 miles of Public Roads, with 8% in poor condition
Schools
$149 million gap in estimated school capital expenditures
Transit
2,476,856 annual unlinked passenger trips via transit systems including bus, transit, and commuter trains
Wastewater
$91 million in wastewater infrastructure needs over the next 20 years
We can no longer afford to defer investment in our nation’s critical infrastructure systems.
Smart investment will only be possible with leadership, planning, and a clear vision for our nation’s infrastructure.
We have to utilize new approaches, materials, and technologies to ensure our infrastructure is more resilient.
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