Pennsylvania is receiving $1.63 billion over five years, including $327.2 million this year, to repair more than 3,000 bridges from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The money is coming from the Bridge Formula Program created by the infrastructure law that dedicates a total of $26.5 billion to states over the five years and $825 million for tribal transportation facilities.

In a news release, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., said the program is the largest bridge formula program in American history.

“For a long time, Pennsylvanians have had to make do with driving over thousands of bridges in poor condition. Now, I am proud to say that this year alone, hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards repairing and upgrading those bridges, which are so vital to the commonwealth,” he said.

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