Debby Jackson: Wisconsin’s hidden bridge crisis: Bringing small local structures out of the shadows

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. For decades, Wisconsin, like most states, had a critical blind spot in its infrastructure maintenance. While large bridges underwent regular inspections and federal tracking, thousands of smaller structures—spanning just 6 to 20 feet—remained invisible. These small bridges an...