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New report gives Montana mediocre to poor grades on infrastructure

December 12, 2024/

The report, compiled by the Montana Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, ranked Montana in 14 categories.

Montana received a C grade in 11 categories: aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, hazardous waste, public parks, rail roads, solid waste and waste water. C means mediocre and requires attention.

Montana received a D grade in two categories, schools and stormwater, which indicated they are poor and at risk. The final category, broadband, received an incomplete grade.

The state’s highest ranking, a C+, went to the rails category.


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