Bridges represent a significant infrastructure investment on behalf of the government.
Maintaining that investment and facilitating the flow of commerce is fundamental to long term economic growth. This measure looks at all bridges in 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 but there are also minor arterials and major collectors which are not considered as part of this performance measure. We have moved toward the benchmark. We have moved away from the benchmark.