Special Report

States That Are Falling Apart

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50. Florida
> Roads in poor condition: 1.3% (2nd lowest)
> Deficient bridges: 2.1% (3rd lowest)
> Dams at high hazard risk: 6.3% (9th lowest)
> State highway spending per driver: $457 (22nd lowest)

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49. Georgia
> Roads in poor condition: 1.9% (5th lowest)
> Deficient bridges: 4.7% (7th lowest)
> Dams at high hazard risk: 11.0% (15th lowest)
> State highway spending per driver: $254 (3rd lowest)

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48. Minnesota
> Roads in poor condition: 4.1% (20th lowest)
> Deficient bridges: 5.3% (11th lowest)
> Dams at high hazard risk: 5.1% (5th lowest)
> State highway spending per driver: $555 (18th highest)

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47. Nevada
> Roads in poor condition: 2.3% (8th lowest)
> Deficient bridges: 1.6% (2nd lowest)
> Dams at high hazard risk: 28.2% (14th highest)
> State highway spending per driver: $281 (6th lowest)

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46. Kansas
> Roads in poor condition: 0.9% (the lowest)
> Deficient bridges: 8.5% (25th lowest)
> Dams at high hazard risk: 4.3% (3rd lowest)
> State highway spending per driver: $537 (21st highest)

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