New Orleans may have a vibrant culture and history, but its roads are seriously holding it back. The city is below sea level and frequently floods, so its roadways quickly deteriorate due to water damage
Milwaukee drivers face deep potholes at every turn, largely due to insufficient road maintenance and freeze-thaw during the harsh Wisconsin winters
Roads in Oakland suffer from years of neglect and insufficient maintenance, with large potholes and cracked pavement being all too common.
Decoding USA bluntly states, “Philadelphia roads are terrible because of old infrastructure, weather issues, lack of maintenance, low budget, poverty, and corruption.”
The city’s fluctuating temperatures damage road surfaces constantly as water trickles into cracks, freezes and expands at night, and then melts—repeating the process and widening the crack.
The Washington Post states that 92% are classified as “poor,” with potholes and uneven surfaces commonly encountered by road drivers.
Seattle’s recent rapid growth has put a strain on its roads, with traffic congestion leading to excessive wear and tear on roadways that are often inadequate and unable to cope with the number of vehicles.
According to CBS News, Massachusetts has some of the worst roads in America, and Boston’s narrow, winding streets are in particularly poor condition