This is where the government works worst. Instead of there being a process where the rep has to get the money, how about the transportation department comes up with a formula: structure rating x vehicle use and we rate everything according to need. D’uh. That would make sense.
They had the money lined up from the feds, but as soon as the congress changed hands, the cash was taken away because it’s a republican district. Believe, traffic is heavy and this bridge is a disaster waiting to happen.