The 10 steepest streets in the USA

Where are the 11 steepest streets in the USA?

Hit the brakes. USA has 10 extremely steep roads. Some of them are so steep that access is restricted to 4-wheel drive vehicles and people on foot.

The 10 steepest roads in America can only be found in three states (seven in California, two in Pennsylvania, and one in Hawaii). Here’s the list:

Street City State Max. Gradient
Waipio Valley Road Honokaa HI 45%
Bradford Street San Francisco CA 41%
Canton Avenue Pittsburgh PA 37%
Eldred St Los Angeles CA 33%
28th St Los Angeles CA 32%
Baxter St Los Angeles CA 32%
Fargo St. Los Angeles CA 32%
Maria Ave. Spring Valley CA 32%
Dornbush St Pittsburgh PA 31.98%
22nd St San Francisco CA 31.50%
Filbert St San Francisco CA 31.50%

 

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