Highway Construction Price Trends and the Consumer Price Index
| Year | Federal-Aid Highway Construction | Consumer Price Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 34.87 | 34.15 |
| 1971 | 36.56 | 35.65 |
| 1972 | 38.60 | 36.80 |
| 1973 | 42.50 | 39.08 |
| 1974 | 57.90 | 43.40 |
| 1975 | 58.10 | 47.36 |
| 1976 | 56.30 | 50.09 |
| 1977 | 59.80 | 53.35 |
| 1978 | 70.70 | 57.39 |
| 1979 | 85.50 | 63.91 |
| 1980 | 97.20 | 72.54 |
| 1981 | 94.20 | 80.02 |
| 1982 | 88.50 | 84.95 |
| 1983 | 87.60 | 87.68 |
| 1984 | 92.60 | 91.46 |
| 1985 | 102.00 | 94.72 |
| 1986 | 101.10 | 96.48 |
| 1987 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 1988 | 106.60 | 104.14 |
| 1989 | 107.70 | 109.15 |
| 1990 | 108.50 | 115.05 |
| 1991 | 107.50 | 119.89 |
| 1992 | 105.10 | 123.50 |
| 1993 | 108.30 | 127.20 |
| 1994 | 115.10 | 130.46 |
| 1995 | 121.90 | 134.15 |
| 1996 | 120.20 | 138.12 |
| 1997 | 130.60 | 141.29 |
| 1998 | 126.90 | 143.49 |
| 1999 | 136.50 | 146.65 |
| 2000 | 145.60 | 151.58 |
SOURCE: Federal Highway Administration; Office of Highway Policy Information
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