America's bridges are falling apart

Bridges spanning across the Ohio River are seen between West Virginia and Ohio, seen from Parkersburg, West Virginia on October 27, 2017. US President Donald Trump may not be short of critics in Washington, DC but supporters in the US heartland who helped propel Donald Trump to the White House say his tumultous presidency is a welcome break from business as usual and is already delivering on his pledge to reverse their declining fortunes. / AFP PHOTO / Ivan Couronne (Photo credit should read IVAN COURONNE/AFP/Getty Images) Ivan Couronne/Afp/Getty Images

A substantial number of the United States' 620,000 bridges need major improvement or replacement, a new report reveals.

According to Axios, the report published by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) suggests 36% of America's bridges —which is equivalent to approximately 224,000 spans— are in need of repairs. The report also recommends that an estimated 78,800 bridges be replaced.