When bridges are closed due to safety concerns, often the ripple effects go beyond traffic. Thousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition. (AP Video by Manuel Valdes, Rodrique Ngowi, David Lieb)
Closed bridges highlight years of neglect, backlog of repairs awaiting funding
When bridges are closed due to safety concerns, often the ripple effects go beyond traffic. Thousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition. (AP Video by Manuel Valdes, Rodrique Ngowi, David Lieb)