“Top 10 States with Major Infrastructure Gaps (2020–2025)” highlights states facing significant infrastructure backlogs in billions of U.S. dollars. California leads with the largest backlog, rising from approximately USD 75 billion in 2020 to nearly USD 85 billion by 2025, indicating escalating maintenance and development demands. Texas follows, with its backlog growing from about USD 55 billion to over USD 70 billion. New York records a similar upward trend, climbing from roughly USD 45 billion to USD 65 billion. Florida and Illinois each report increases nearing USD 50 billion by 2025. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan show moderate growth between USD 35 and 45 billion, while Georgia and North Carolina maintain smaller yet rising gaps below USD 30 billion. Overall, the chart underscores widespread infrastructure strain, emphasizing the need for long-term investment and modernization initiatives across the U.S. through 2025.
| Labels | Backlog (USD billions) - 2020 |
Backlog (USD billions) - 2025 |
| California | 75 | 90 |
| Texas | 50 | 65 |
| New York | 45 | 60 |
| Florida | 40 | 50 |
| Illinois | 35 | 45 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | 40 |
| Ohio | 25 | 35 |
| Michigan | 20 | 30 |
| Georgia | 18 | 25 |
| North Carolina | 15 | 20 |
