Tracking Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Highway and Bridge Resources
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law Nov. 15, 2021, provides the largest year-to-year increase in federal highway investment since the late 1950s. ARTBA economists utilize federal and state data to quantify the highway, bridge and safety improvements underway that include this landmark measure.
Through August 30, 2023, states have committed $44.6 billion in highway and bridge formula funds to support over 27,300 new projects. This is in addition to $53.5 billion in investment and over 29,000 new projects supported in FY 2022.
This resource tracks highway and bridge formula and discretionary funds by state and congressional district, allowing a look at how federal investments, including the IIJA are being used in communities across the country. Nearly 90 percent of the IIJA’s highway resources are dispersed by formula to states, with the remainder distributed through discretionary grant awards and other allocated programs.
Updates to this resource will occur monthly, as new data becomes available.
Impacts of Federal Highway Program
Over the last decade, federal funding has accounted for over 50 percent of state highway and bridge capital outlays. This investment has supported the repair and reconstruction of structures on the National Highway System, which includes the Interstates and the major roads that connect U.S. airports, ports, rail and truck terminals, pipeline terminals, and intermodal facilities.
Nearly half of the projects- 46 percent – were for repair or reconstruction work. An additional 21 percent of funds were used for adding capacity, such as a new lane or major widening, to an existing roadway. Just six percent of funds were invested in new roads or bridges.
Impacts of Federal Highway Program
While public investments in transportation infrastructure create jobs and generate tax revenue throughout the economy during the construction cycle, infrastructure improvements also foster economic growth and efficiency over many years beyond the initial investment by creating long-lived tangible capital assets.
The Federal Highway Administration estimates that every $1 billion in highway and bridge infrastructure investment supports at least 13,000 jobs throughout the U.S. economy. This includes work in retail, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, food services and other industries.
With questions or to request more information, please contact governmentaffairs@artba.org