Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025

The Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 would require certain coating and corrosion-control tasks on eligible bridge projects to be performed by certified contractors. It sets up a system where contractors must be third‑party certified for specific tasks (like surface preparation, coating application, removal of hazardous coatings, and shop painting), and projects must employ a corrosion management plan with trained personnel. The bill also expands federal grant eligibility to cover corrosion control work on rail bridges and authorizes a study on weathering steel to address corrosion risks. In short, the legislation aims to raise standards for corrosion prevention on federally funded highway and rail bridges by mandating certified contractors, formal training, and systematic corrosion management, while funding related rail corrosion work and research. Potential impacts include higher upfront costs and longer bidding and project startup times due to certification and training requirements, a strengthened workforce pipeline for protective coatings, and improved long‑term durability and environmental protections for bridge assets.