Originally posted by Wildnsyko Isn't this the scene where someone sees the Mothman before the bridge collapses??
Isn't it a shame that they have to fight over something like a bridge? What happens when it's not there? Then what are they going to do? Why not just fix it and get it over with?
Because it is incredibly expensive. Most of these bridges were built between 75-50 years ago. Some may be a little newer. The biggest thing all have in common was they were never properly inspected and maintained for many years. Some serious rust and corrosion has settled in that can't be repaired. They were ignored for years by politicians who wouldn't vote for the funds. Repair for most consists of patching potholes. Actually, the California bridges are the best inspected and maintained in the country because of the constant seismic activity. Remember the old Fram oil filter commercial? Pay a little now or a whole lot later! In my neighborhood we have the Crown Point Bridge crossing Lake Champlain just closed until further notice. There is no money in the budget to repair it. It has added an hour or more travel time to reach Burlington, VT. Drive around or take the ferry. Politicians don't really care unless it interferes with their travel.