![Two lane truss metal bridge in rural New York state](/files/reports/image/new-york-state-bridges-pi.jpg)
The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
BILLIONS MORE NEEDED FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
This report focuses on the condition of local bridges using data from the Federal Highway Administration’s National Bridge Inventory. New York has made progress in recent years. Since 2017, the share of local bridges in poor condition has fallen from 12.1 percent to 10.0 percent. The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has directed federal funds to a variety of infrastructure projects, including bridge projects. For county-level bridge data across the State, see our interactive map | download data [xlsx].
![State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli quote: "It's important to have transparency so New Yorkers are empowered with information they need to hold their elected officials accountable."](/files/state-agencies/image/osc-open-book-new-york-quote-855x468.png)
Open Book New York
SEARCH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL RECORDS
Comptroller DiNapoli wants New Yorkers to know how their tax dollars are spent. Without transparency in government, there cannot be accountability. Open Book New York provides comprehensive financial data on State contracts, payments, spending and more.