The US government needs to spend $an estimated $160bn to bring the country's infrastructure, including its ageing dams, up to a 21st-century standard, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Current predictions state that many of the dams will not safely withstand large flood or earthquake events, according to the professional body. The ASCE gave US infrastructure a "D+" rating in its quadrennial report, citing a lack of improvement in the country's aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy and roads. US president Donald Trump has pledged to restore the country's infrastructure.
The US government needs to spend $4.6tn to bring the country's infrastructure, including its ageing dams, up to a 21st-century standard, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Current predictions state that many of the dams will not safely withstand large flood or earthquake events, according to the professional body. The ASCE gave US infrastructure a "D+" rating in its quadrennial report, citing a lack of improvement in the country's aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy and roads. US president Donald Trump has pledged to restore the country's infrastructure.