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By Colleen Wilson September 7, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) - After years of deficient bridge reports, Oklahoma is moving up in the nation when it comes to fixing them. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission heard a report Tuesday on Oklahoma's bridge issues. Now, the state ranks #7 when it comes to states with the lowest percentage of structurally deficient bridges on the highway system. In 2004, Oklahoma was ranked #49, with 1,168 of the state's 6,800 bridges rated as structurally deficient or poor. “Going from having the worst bridges to being among the best in the nation is an amazing achievement made possible thanks to the vision and commitment from Oklahoma’s leaders," Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz said.
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