Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2023

The Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2023 requires federal highway and rail bridge projects receiving federal funding to use certified contractors trained in corrosion control. It mandates a corrosion management system covering surface prep, protective coatings, materials selection, and environmental protection, and requires contractors to employ personnel certified through qualified training programs. The bill also expands federal grant funding eligibility to include corrosion control work on rail bridges and directs the Transportation Secretary to study best practices for inspecting and repairing weathering steel bridges within 18 months. These changes directly affect contractors, state transportation departments, and local governments managing federally funded bridges.