HR 7851
Bridge Protection Act
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The Bridge Protection Act aims to improve the safety of older bridges, particularly those crossing waterways. It requires the Department of Transportation to include protective features designed to prevent collisions with large vessels when repairing or constructing covered bridges. Specifically, the bill defines ‘covered bridge’ as a bridge over navigable water valued at over $50 million and mandates that these protective features be rated for the largest vessels that regularly pass underneath. This legislation focuses on safeguarding bridges from damage and potential accidents.
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