The Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section, which covers American Society of Civil Engineers membership across the Commonwealth, announced its inaugural study, 2026 Report Card for Massachusetts’ Infrastructure, assigning 7 categories of infrastructure a cumulative grade of ‘D+’. A grade of ‘D+’ means the infrastructure is in poor condition, at risk, and investment is urgently needed to ensure the reliability and future success of the state’s infrastructure systems. This grade is two steps below the national infrastructure grade of ‘C’ in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.
The 2026 grades are:
| Grade | Categories |
| C- | Transit |
| D+ | Bridges, Dams, Roads |
| D | Drinking Water, Stormwater, Wastewater |
The report card finds that Massachusetts’ infrastructure is aging faster than it is being repaired. Many systems are decades older than their intended design life and are facing extraordinary strain from increasingly severe weather, coastal exposure, and other factors. Recent funding at the federal and state level has helped stabilize some infrastructure assets, particularly in the transportation sector. However, sustained, predictable investment is needed to prevent further deterioration and expand an engineering workforce that is currently not large enough to carry out all necessary projects.
The 2026 Report Card for Massachusetts’ Infrastructure provides insight needed to start conversations and ignite action to improve the 2026 grades and, as a result, the Commonwealth’s future by:
- Establishing sustainable, long-term funding mechanisms;
- Modernizing regulatory standards, project development, and performance metrics; and
- Proactively investing in workforce recruitment and retention.
We need your help to keep infrastructure investment at the top of elected officials’ priorities. Let’s ensure the 2026 Report Card for Massachusetts’ Infrastructure drives action for you and your community by contacting your state and federal elected officials today!