National Bridge Restoration Project Gives $5 Billion in Federal Funds to 16 States

A federally funded $5 billion restoration project of large bridges is underway that will repair 13 “nationally significant” bridges in 16 states. The project is a part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda that involves legislation such as the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act. “For too long America let bridges fall into disrepair, which left people less safe, disrupted our supply chains, and cost people time and money,” Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a press release. He said the investment in bridges is the largest “since the Eisenhower era.” “There are currently about 3,000 fewer bridges in poor condition than when our administration began, and today we are proud to announce funding to repair or replace 13 of America’s largest and economically significant bridges.”...