The chart provides an overview of the top 10 U.S. states with the largest infrastructure backlogs from 2015 to 2025, revealing a significant financial need concentrated in a few states. California leads with a total backlog of $26.2 billion, followed by New York with $19.3 billion, and Texas with $16.3 billion. Florida and Illinois also face substantial backlogs at $13.4 billion and $11.7 billion, respectively. The data shows that the top states alone account for a massive amount of the nation’s total infrastructure backlog. This highlights a critical need for investment in these regions to maintain and modernize their essential public works.
