Yes, there are many toll roads in the United States. These routes require drivers to pay a fee to use them.
Toll roads are a common part of the transportation infrastructure in numerous states. According to available data:
- As of 2006, toll roads existed in 35 states across the country.
- States without toll roads were primarily located in the West and South regions at that time.
- By 2015, the total network of toll roads in the U.S. spanned approximately 5,000 miles (which is equivalent to about 8,000 kilometers).
Tolls are typically collected to help fund the construction, maintenance, and improvement of highways, bridges, and tunnels, providing dedicated revenue streams for these projects. They allow for specific infrastructure projects to be financed and sustained outside of general tax funds alone.
