Bridges represent a significant infrastructure investment by the government.
Maintaining that investment and facilitating the flow of commerce is fundamental to long-term economic growth. This measure looks at all bridges on the National Highway System in Maine that are at least 20 feet long and carry highway traffic. A large percentage of Maine's commerce travels these roads. There are also minor arterials and major collectors which are important, but for simplicity, they are not considered as part of this performance measure. We have moved toward the benchmark.