WILMORE, Pa. — Farmers in Pennsylvania are worried that weight restrictions on the state’s overloaded bridges could cause problems for the industry.

Farmers at a Cambria County Farm Bureau Legislative tour said dependable highways and bridges are vital to the state’s agricultural industry.

“Every day we have a 20-ton milk truck in here,” said David Myers, a Summerhill Township dairy farmer who milks 300 Holsteins daily. “We are very concerned, especially if they come in and start posting weight limits,” said Myers, a third-generation farmer.

PennDOT has announced new weight restrictions on more than 1,000 bridges statewide. State Sen. John Wozniak, D-Westmont, said the bridges are not necessarily in danger of collapsing, but the restrictions are needed to prolong their working life.

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau director Martin Yahner said the need for increased revenue to fund infrastructure struck a chord with dairy, meat and grain producers. Yahner said dependable highways and bridges are vital to the state’s agricultural industry.