In addition, the State of New York leads the nation in substandard bridges, with 59 percent.
Substandard bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
More than 28 percent of urban highways in the state are congested. Congestion slows commutes, worsens air quality, adds to motorists' fuel costs and reduces economic productivity. 13 percent of the bridges in the state have either been closed or posted for carrying only lighter vehicles. 24 percent of the state's major roads are in poor or mediocre condition. Vehicle travel in the state increased 23 percent from 1987 to 1997 and is expected to jump another 35 percent by the year 2015.