A transportation group has released a report that ranks Detroit and its surrounding suburbs as 17th in the nation for having roads in the poorest condition.

According to TRIP, 24 percent of the nation's major metropolitan roads -- interstates, freeways and other critical local routes -- have pavements in poor condition, resulting in rough rides and costing the average urban motorist $402 annually in additional vehicle operating costs.

TRIP's "Hold the Wheel Steady: America's Roughest Rides and Strategies to Make our Roads Smoother" identified the top 20 urban regions, which had a population of 500,000 or more, that had the poorest conditions.

The report said driving on roads in disrepair increases consumer costs by accelerating vehicle deterioration and depreciation, increasing the frequency of needed maintenance, and increasing fuel consumption and tire wear.

San Jose, Calif., ranked No. 1 with 64 percent of its roads being in poor conditions. Los Angeles followed with 63 percent and third place went to Honolulu with 62 percent.

Detroit was No. 17 with 38 percent, with the average driver paying $535 a year in car repairs.