Who makes sure the bridges in PA are safe?

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is responsible for ensuring that nearly 32,000 bridges in Pennsylvania are inspected according to state and federal regulations. Approximately 25,000 bridges are owned by the state and inspections are done by PennDOT employees and consultants who are certified bridge safety inspectors. PennDOT provides oversight for the approximately 6,500 bridges owned and inspected by local municipalities and other agencies.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is responsible for inspecting their bridges and they are required to submit the inspection information to PennDOT.

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1. Why are the bridges in poor condition? Don't you maintain them?
2. I never use these bridges, so why should I have to pay the $5 vehicle registration fee?
3. Why does it take so long when replacing or repairing a bridge?
4. The bridge I travel over looks fine. Why are you repairing/replacing it?
5. Why did you close my bridge?
6. Who makes sure the bridges in PA are safe?