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flag Nearly half of bridges in several Iowa counties are in poor condition, requiring urgent repair.

flag A 2025 analysis of federal data reveals that nearly half the bridges in several Iowa counties are in poor condition, with Ringgold County leading at 43.8%, followed by Adams and Poweshiek counties each exceeding 42%. flag Many bridges across Iowa, including in Marshall, Decatur, Taylor, and Madison counties, are rated as unsafe or in urgent need of repair, posing safety risks and economic challenges. flag Nationally, over $54 billion is needed to fix failing bridges, and Iowa’s infrastructure gap remains a pressing concern due to insufficient funding and delayed maintenance.

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