US infrastructure is gradually improving though challenges remain, says ASCE report
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released a report on the quality of US infrastructure. Titled The 2025 Report Card of Americas Infrastructure, the report provides a snapshot of how infrastructure systems are faring and offers solutions for improving the performance of each category.The grading scale for the report ranges from A to F. An A constitutes exceptional, fit for the future while a B represents good, adequate for now. A C constitutes mediocre, requires attention while a D represents poor, at risk. There is no E grade in the system, with an F constitutes failing/critical, unfit for purpose.Overall, the grade of US infrastructure improved from a C- in 2024 to a C in 2025. The ACSE notes that recent federal investments have positively affected many of the infrastructure sectors Americans rely on every day with almost half of the 18 categories assessed seeing an improved score over 2024.This is promising momentum, but sus...