Highest quality road in your state

[fillup420]

North Carolina: I-85, by far. At least 6 lanes across from Charlotte to the eastern split with I-40. Super smooth pavement, and several improvement projects in progress.

[ekt8750]

Does it have to be the entire length of the route in that state or can just a segment suffice? Cause I can't think of any freeway in PA that from end to end, or state line to state line that doesn't have at least one segment that leaves a bit to be desired.

[Brandon]

Pick a tollway, but the most up to date is currently I-90 from Rockford to O'Hare.

[Max Rockatansky]

In terms of maintenance quality really probably CA 178.  I can't think of any major spots with big pot holes, ground up asphalt, or really bad surfacing.  I want to say there might be some minor surface issues in Bakersfield but that's really it.  The rest of 178 is a very low pass of the Sierras over Walker Pass which hardly gets chain controls.  The rest of the route is out in the Mojave which tends just the right climate for maintenance.  Most of the freeways, expressways, and mountain routes are in really bad shape from heavy use, slides, or other weather related damage.  CA 180 also comes to mind for lack of surfaces issues, the major hiccup spot is Kings Canyon due to the threat of rockfall. 

[RobbieL2415]

CT 2 is pretty lit right now.  Lines and rumble strips are all in mint condition.  85% new pavement.  75% new guard railing.  75% new reflectors and warning signage.  Really can't wait until the new BGS's go up, whenever that ends up being.

[epzik8]

Arguably Maryland's 109 miles of I-95, from the Wilson Bridge to Elkton.

[fillup420]

Does it have to be the entire length of the route in that state or can just a segment suffice? Cause I can't think of any freeway in PA that from end to end, or state line to state line that doesn't have at least one segment that leaves a bit to be desired.

Yeah, segments are fine.

[jp the roadgeek]

CT 2 is pretty lit right now.  Lines and rumble strips are all in mint condition.  85% new pavement.  75% new guard railing.  75% new reflectors and warning signage.  Really can't wait until the new BGS's go up, whenever that ends up being.

I was thinking I-84 between CT 15 and I-384.  8 regular lanes, HOV lane in each direction, well lit, well paved & lined.  Only thing that needs replacement are the 1980's era non-reflective BGS's

[Jmiles32]

Arguably Maryland's 109 miles of I-95, from the Wilson Bridge to Elkton.

IMO for Maryland, The Intercounty Connector(MD-200) wins in a landslide. While I don't have a problem with most I-95 through Maryland, the portion on the Capital Beltway ruins it for me.

Now Virginia on the other hand is tough, and not for a good reason. I-95 and I-81 are complete disasters, I-64 and I-66 aren't great, and I-77 and I-85 aren't great either(but with their low traffic counts its less obvious). There also aren't any auxiliary interstates, US highways or State highways that stand out to me either. So as of now, I'm to give the honor to the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway(minus the part north of Tyson's Corner) simply because of the HOT Lanes Project, The Springfield Interchange, The Local and Thru Lanes in Alexandria, and finally because the Maryland portion is so much worse. 

[jwolfer]

For Florida I would say the recently rebuilt and widened section of i4 from SR44 to just west of i95 in Volusia County.

I think all the urban interstates are under some kind of construction.

LGMS428

[JKRhodes]

For Arizona, I nominate Interstate 10; aside from the perpetually buckling section in Benson and a smattering of construction projects throughout its length, it is very smooth and well maintained along its 390 miles.

[sparker]

Since most of the Interstates are showing their age -- and the original concrete pavement is invariably starting to have issues -- I'd have to say I-5 from Redding up to Castle Crags; much of that was opened as late as 1992, and the few problem areas have been largely rebuilt.  North of there the '70's-era concrete has become a washerboard (due to severe winters), as has much of the portion from Sacramento north to Redding.  Except for occasional segments that have seen relatively recent repaving, much of the California state highway system is hurting as far as pavement condition and smoothness; the backlog for revamping seems to be constantly growing.

[jeffandnicole]

For an overall highway, the Atlantic City Expressway is probably the winner in NJ. Overall a very smooth highway.

The NJ Turnpike would win from Interchange 9 and south, but the asphalt above Interchange 11 is in horrendous condition in some areas.

[TheHighwayMan3561]

Minnesota's is probably MN 100, with two newly or recently rebuilt sections and a third one that was recently resurfaced. The traffic still sucks on it though.

[roadman]

For Massachusetts, it would have to be I-93/I-95 between Randolph and Needham.  Recently widened and upgraded as part of the "Add-a-Lane" project, the pavement, markings, and BGS panels are all in excellent condition.

[ilpt4u]

Pick a tollway, but the most up to date is currently I-90 from Rockford to O'Hare.

I might give the I-55/I-74/US 51 Triplex around Bloomington/Normal an honorary mention for IL

IDOT did a pretty good job on that one

I-74 through Peoria (From the IL River to I-474/IL 6) is in pretty good shape, too. The actual bridge over the IL River over to East Peoria, is a bit substandard, I must confess

[nexus73]

I-205 from Oregon City to the Glenn Jackson Bridge/Washington border is about as good as it gets for urban Oregon freeways.  The section heading to I-5 from Oregon City is supposed to get an upgrade from 4 lanes to 6 lanes.  Once that is done, then all of the route in Oregon will be pretty good.

I-82 in northeastern Oregon is a low volume freeway section with plenty of alternate routes in the area but it is the last section of main Interstate built in the Beaver State, so figure that is our best section of Interstate in rural Oregon.

For US routes, 199 from the California border to Grants Pass OR has received plenty of improvements over the years.  If the "entire route in a state" method is used to pick an US route, then 199 is the winner.  Sometimes being short helps!

Rick

[PHLBOS]

I was thinking I-84 between CT 15 and I-384.  8 regular lanes, HOV lane in each direction, well lit, well paved & lined.  Only thing that needs replacement are the 1980's era non-reflective BGS's

Actually, those BGS' are indeed reflective but have dulled w/age.

[02 Park Ave]

In Ohio,
The Turnpike from Youngstown to Toledo.  The pavement is good and it is 3 lanes in each direction.

[JJBers]

For Rhode Island, I-95 in Providence, and US 6 expressway outside of Providence.
In East CT, CT 2A up to the bridge.

[US 89]

In Utah, probably the sections of I-15 between Spanish Fork and American Fork, and between Lehi and Draper.

[intelati49]

For roads I have driven on in MO, it's probably the Ozark Mountain Highway (MO 465).

It's a 6,000 AADT fully access controlled road with winding turns and split grade. AKA, my perfect freeway.

It's kind of a shame Branson canceled the plans to make it a full beltway.