The Bridge Protection Act would require bridges receiving federal transportation funding to include protective features designed to prevent ship collisions with critical bridge supports. The law applies to bridges over navigable waterways that are valued at more than $50 million and are being repaired or constructed. These protective features must be designed to withstand collisions from the largest vessels that regularly pass beneath each bridge. The bill amends federal highway law to make these protective measures a condition of receiving federal bridge funding. No specific funding amount or timeline is included in the legislation.
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