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S.D. Rural Bridges structurally deficient, the fourth highest rate in the nation
• Washington, D.C. - America's rural heartland is home to nearly 50 million people, and its natural resources provide the energy, food and fiber that support the nation's economy and way of life. But, a new report finds that the nation's rural transportation system, which is critical to the nation's booming agriculture, energy and tourism sectors, is in need of modernization to address deficient roads and bridges, high crash rates and inadequate connectivity and capacity. The report, "Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America's Heartland," was released today by TRIP, a national non-profit transportation research group based in Washington, D.C. It defines Rural America as counties that lack an urban area of at least 50,000 in population or lack a large commuting flow to an urban county.
• The report found that rural roads and bridges in South Dakota have significant deficiencies and are in need of safety upgrades. In 2013, 21 percent of South Da (Continued on page 4)
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