The $827 Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

President-elect Obama said his administration will make the single, largest, new investment in the nation's infrastructure since the creation of the interstate highway system in the 1950s under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, The New York Times reported. Governors told Obama they have $136 billion in road, bridge, water, and related projects ready to go; local regional transmit systems have $8 billion in projects that could begin immediately.

Reality:

SAN FRANCISCO Oct 28 2009– The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has been closed indefinitely after a rod installed during last month's emergency repairs snapped, causing a traffic nightmare for the 26,000 motorists who cross the landmark span every day.

Engineers on Wednesday will evaluate the damage caused when the rod and metal brace fell into the 73-year-old bridge's westbound lanes during Tuesday evening's rush hour.

At least two vehicles — a car and a small truck — either were struck by or ran into the fallen rod, said California Highway Patrol Officer Peter Van Eckhardt, but no injuries were reported.

The California Department of Transportation said Tuesday that it will remain closed indefinitely.