The Crisis

Map of Posted and Closed County and ODOT Bridges in Ohio
Ohio’s County Engineers are responsible for over 26,000 bridges. Over 5,600 are classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
From 2008 – 2012, funds available to the County Engineers decreased by $11 million. Meanwhile, asphalt prices have increased 25%, concrete prices have increased 70%, and reinforcing steel costs have increased 214%
Click the image to see the Midwest gas tax chart.
Information from American Petroleum Institute

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