Backlog Repairs News Today

>> reporter: rhode island ranks at the bottom. pothole infested. a new report by the american society of civil engineers shows that the overall grade for all of the countrys infrastructure repairs a disappointing d plus. >> we need to invest $1 trillion to get roads and bridges an transit systems and commuter trails back into a decent condition. >> reporter: according to report, the current condition is barely making the grade. bridges, c plus, 40% over 50 years old and 9% structurally deficient...

Almost 40% are over 50 years old and 9% structurally deficient. roads, "d." one out of every five miles in poor condition. transit, d-minus, needing $50 million in backlog repairs. aviation, "d." 4 of the top airports could face thanksgiving level congestion at least once a week. this week president trump once again called on congress to approve $1 trillion in infrastructure spending. but its not clear where the money will come from. >> it could come from a tax, it could come from a toll, it cou...