title: GNSI Decision Brief: Cracks in our Foundation: How Neglected Bridges Threaten National Security
abstract: The poor condition of U.S. infrastructure merits wider discussion, as its implications go beyond public safety and economic operations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified four critical infrastructure areas—energy and water, facilities, information and communication technology, and transportation—as lifeline systems essential for ensuring public safety, economic security, and national security. The U.S. interstate highway system, created by the 1956 National Interstate and Defen